I am currently using a legitimate copy of Windows 11, on the latest version. Just started getting this message after the latest update.

Considering I already have Linux and Mac as alternatives, if they actually pull my license they will just lose a lifelong customer. Their business decisions truly boggle the mind…

  • NegativeLookBehind@lemmy.worldEnglish
    35·
    5 days ago

    I used to run windows strictly for gaming. Over a year ago, I leapt from the flaming dumpster fire that is Microsoft, and I’ve never once wished that I hadn’t. Everything I need works on Linux.

    • lordnikon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      5 days ago

      Like windows for all games or just anti cheat games cause Linux gaming support is pretty great on most games that are not outright hostile towards it like kernel level anti-cheat games you should give it a try.

  • golden_zealot@lemmy.mlEnglish
    11·
    4 days ago

    You think that’s fucked, I updated and I get this message now that won’t fuck off, stating I am both up to date, and missing updates at the same fucking time. Doesn’t matter how many times I check for updates, nothing new is found, nothing installs.

    You can hope they won’t pull your license, but with this shit I’m just hoping they don’t brick my fucking system.

  • monovergent 🏁@lemmy.ml
    5·
    4 days ago

    Microsoft shouldn’t revoke license keys unless it’s a leaked VL key being spread around for piracy or the like. The semi-annual major updates seem to count as “versions” like Windows 11 22H2 (now end of service) vs Windows 11 24H2 (current). That said, it’s a poorly worded error message and it doesn’t help that Windows 11 will cry wolf at every opportunity.

  • glitchdx@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    4 days ago

    I made the jump to Linux a few months ago, and while there are certain conveniences that I miss, everything I actually need works fine. As for gaming, I don’t play anything with kernel level anticheat, so it doesn’t matter to me that those don’t work on linux.