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Can I upgrade from 8.1 to 11 using my OEM Key?
I'm still on 8.1. Cannot risk a clean install on the current SSD with all my work/settings/software. I'm thinking to buy a new SSD and do a clean install of Windows 11 on it, then copy over my work/f...
When you activate Windows 11 with your Windows 8.1 OEM key, the system essentially verifies your existing legitimate license and grants your hardware a digital license for Windows 11. This digital license is then tied to your computer's hardware configuration.