If you’ve recently purchased a new laptop or desktop computer, then you’re probably running the Home edition of Windows 11. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it lacks some features of the higher-end Windows 11 Pro OS, which is significantly more expensive. For example, if you wanted to download it directly from Microsoft, it would cost you a a whopping $200which is something many people can’t justify for a few extra features.
Fortunately, you can get a pretty significant discount from StackSocial, which drops to just $30, a huge discount of $170. Also, if you’re still using Windows 10 and don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s also a Windows 10 Pro license for the same $30, so this sale is perfect if you’re looking to upgrade or build a new computer. Please note that this contract will expire soon.
This is a great price, but it’s important to note that not every PC can run Windows 11, so before you buy it, you’ll need to make sure your PC meets the operating system requirements. Additionally, the listing says that if you have a PC that’s already running Windows 10, and Windows Update doesn’t allow you to install the free Windows 11 upgrade, your PC won’t be compatible with this version either.
After you purchase a license, you will receive an activation key that you can use to install and activate Windows 11 Pro on one computer. To be clear, purchases like this are generally aimed at advanced users — people who are building a new PC or who want to dual-boot an existing PC with a different OS. If you’re doing this, you’ll need a secondary computer to access and download files from, so make sure you can access everything from another computer in your home or have a friend’s machine that you can use temporarily. Also, keep in mind that you’ll want to have a USB flash drive to transfer the file to.
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