Windows 11 Home
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The standard edition of Windows 11 for personal computers and everyday productivity.
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Windows 11 Pro
Microsoft · Windows
The business edition of Windows 11, adding BitLocker encryption, domain join, Hyper-V and Remote Desktop hosting over the Home edition.
- Platform
- Windows
- License Type
- Perpetual
- Edition
- Pro
- Delivery
- Digital key by email
- Activation
- Phone activation
Pricing
$39one-time
Covers 1 device.
- Activated automatically after checkout
- Delivery: Digital key by email
- License Type: Perpetual
- Activation: Phone activation
- Payment handled by the payment provider
Prices exclude any applicable tax. Licenses are issued to the account used at checkout.
Overview
Windows 11 Pro is the professional edition of Microsoft's desktop operating system. It includes everything in Windows 11 Home and adds features aimed at business and technical users: BitLocker drive encryption, Active Directory and Azure AD domain join, Group Policy management, Hyper-V virtualisation and the ability to host incoming Remote Desktop connections. It also supports higher hardware limits than Home, including up to 2 TB of RAM and two physical CPUs.
Features
BitLocker device encryption
Full-disk encryption for internal and removable drives, managed centrally where required.
Domain join and Group Policy
Join Active Directory or Azure AD domains and receive centrally managed policy.
Hyper-V virtualisation
Run virtual machines natively without third-party software.
Remote Desktop host
Accept incoming Remote Desktop connections, which the Home edition cannot do.
Higher hardware limits
Supports up to 2 TB of RAM and two physical processors.
License details
- Platform
- Windows
- License Type
- Perpetual
- Edition
- Pro
- Delivery
- Digital key by email
- Activation
- Phone activation
- Covers
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Devices
- 1 device
- Architecture
- 64-bit
System requirements
Processor and memory
- 1 GHz or faster, 2 or more cores, on a compatible 64-bit processor
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 64 GB or larger storage device
Firmware and security
- UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability
- TPM version 2.0
- DirectX 12 compatible graphics with a WDDM 2.0 driver
Other
- 720p display larger than 9 inches diagonally
- Internet connection and a Microsoft account required for initial setup
Installation
Windows 11 Pro is installed from official Microsoft installation media, then activated under Settings → System → Activation. This key activates by phone: choose the phone option when prompted, read out the installation ID and enter the confirmation ID you are given.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Windows 11 Home and Pro?
Pro adds BitLocker encryption, domain join, Group Policy, Hyper-V and the ability to host Remote Desktop sessions. It also supports higher RAM and CPU limits. Home covers everyday personal use.
Does Windows 11 require TPM 2.0?
Yes. Windows 11 requires UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability and TPM version 2.0. Most systems manufactured from 2017 onwards meet this requirement.
Can I upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro?
Yes. An in-place edition upgrade is possible by entering a Pro product key in Windows Update activation settings; your files and applications are retained.
Guides
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