Windows 11 Pro is finally cheap enough that you don’t have to steal it in this limited-time deal
Windows 11 Home and Professional are available from a Microsoft-verified partner at a bargain price alongside Windows 10 Pro.
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In a rare display of generosity, you can buy Windows 11 Pro for only$39.99 at Stack Socialand receive a license key from a legitimate Microsoft Partner with no danger of deactivations or other issues with dubious codes.Windows 11 Home is $39.99, too, but since it’s the same price, there aren’t many reasons to skip Professional. Those who prefer the previous generation can getWindows 10 Pro for $39.99, but you’ll miss the latest upgrades to Microsoft’s operating system.
Windows 11 Pro |was $199now $39.99 at Stack Social
Enjoy the full range of Windows 11 Professional features, including Hyper-V visualization for virtual machines and BitLocker encryption at the same price as Windows 11 Home. An unmissable deal on the best version of Windows you can buy today.
💰Price check:$64.99 at Mr Key Shop
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Windows 11 Home |was $139now $39.99 at Stack Social
If you’re never planning to use your computer for anything more demanding than gaming and using everyday apps, Windows 11 Home is perfect. Get a licensed key while it’s cheap, and activate now.
💰Price check:$79.99 at Walmart
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Windows 10 Pro |was $199now $39.99 at Stack Social
Not a fan of the latest changes to Windows 11? Stick with the previous generation while Microsoft still supports Windows 10 with a key for Professional. Official keys are starting to run dry, so this is a great opportunity.
💰Price check:$42.99 at Mr Key Shop
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Usually, I steer people towardWindows 11Home for two reasons. It’s cheaper, and most of the features found in Windows 11 Professional wouldn’t be missed by your average PC user. However, it’s impossible to make the same argument when they’re both the same price.
OurWindows Expertdigs into thedifference between Home and Pro, and Mauro points out specifics like how Home supports up to 128GB of RAM while Pro supports up to 2TB of RAM, which is a little more than excessive for a home desktop.
Regarding gaming, either will perform the same since both offer the latest software and modern DirectX driver support for the latest visual luxuries. If you plan to build a computer exclusively for gaming, Windows 11 Home is usually plenty, but springing for Pro wouldn’t hurt at this price.
For those stuck in the previous generation, we still offer a guide onhow to tell if Windows 10 Home or Pro is right for youif you’re tempted to spring for the Professional license. Still, I recommend buying Windows 11 and keeping up with the latest additions. Microsoft ismaking it easier to enable nearby sharingin a Beta test. It will soon ship the feature to all users as one of the many quality-of-life improvements that come with keeping Windows 11 updated.
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