Can Win7/8.1 users upgrade to Windows 11 system for free?

 It was previously reported that Windows 10 system users will upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but what about Windows 7 and 8.1 users?

If you are also worried about this problem, then there is no need to do so. Currently, Windows 7/8.1 can still be upgraded to Windows 10 system for free through some channels. According to the Windows 11 system image leaked today, Windows 7/8.1 devices may also be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

Foreign media XDA found it in the mirrorWindows 11 Product Configuration Key for Windows 7/8.1. This means Microsoft can open the door to letting users of older versions upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Interestingly, Windows 8 is not on this list, meaning users will have to upgrade to Windows 8.1 before upgrading to Windows 11.

Of course, in fact, it is normal for Microsoft to make this decision. After all, they also hope that more and more users will update to their new system, so as to ensure the normal advancement of the system.

In addition,Judging from the currently exposed screenshots of the Windows 11 system, the taskbar has undergone major changes., Microsoft centered app icons, cleaned up the tray area, and included a new start button and menu.

The new Start menu is just a stripped-down version of the current Windows 10, without Live Tiles. It includes pinned apps, recently used files, and the ability to quickly shut down or restart your Windows 11 device. It's definitely a lot more streamlined than what exists in Windows 10 today, and if you don't want the app icons and Start menu to be centered, there's an option to move them all back to the left.