request for activation of windows 11 using a genuine Windows 7 key

Dear Microsoft support team,

i am writing to request assistance with activating Windows 11 on my newly built computer. i have a genuine windows 7 product key from an old computer that has been unused for a long time. the old device is no longer opertional, and i would like to use the key to activate my Windows 11 installation. when i try drop error : 0x80041023

the product key is:

Option to activate new device using Windows 7 key is closed since 20th of Sept. 2023.

You have to buy new Windows 11

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Do not post any product key(s) to public forum.

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Last updated April 17, 2025 Views 118 Applies to: