If you recently bought a laptop or desktop computer, you might have Windows 11 Home, which is fine, but it lacks some customization features. If you’re looking to upgrade, Windows 11 Pro Edition might be perfect for you. It’s significantly more expensive to get, even if you’re just upgrading. Considering that it would cost you $200 to buy it directly from Microsoft, this $32 deal from StackSocial is the right result. Be sure to use the promo code ENJOY20 to get a full discount on it.
While this is a great deal, it’s important to note that not every PC can run Windows 11, so you’ll need to make sure your PC meets the operating system requirements before you buy it. Additionally, the listing says that if you have a PC that already has Windows 10 installed, 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 power users, people building a new computer, or who want to dual-boot an existing computer 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 available to transfer the file.
If you’re still using Windows 10 and don’t want to switch to Windows 11, a license for Windows 10 Pro is also on sale for the same $25. Those still considering options for a new computer should check out our roundup of the best laptop and desktop deals for some solid options.
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