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If you’re still on Windows 10, you have to know that Microsoft is ending support soon. Don’t let that end-of-life date creep up on you! You have to start thinking about what you’re going to do when it hits, and maybe that means upgrading to Windows 11. You can do that for free if your current PC is only a few years old and has Windows 10 installed. But if you’re thinking about building or buying a new PC, here’s more good news: you can buy legitimate Windows 11 licenses for up to 60% off via the PCWorld Software Store.
For home users who don’t need the advanced bells and whistles of the Pro version, Windows 11 Home is a mere $60 right now (originally $139). This is a non-transferable license for a single PC, and it brings you up to speed with all the latest Windows 11 features and improvements.
Save 57% and get Windows 11 Home for just $60
Meanwhile, Windows 11 Professional is now available for $80 (originally $200), which gets you all the features in Windows 11 Home plus advanced extras, like full-blown BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop Server, Hyper-V virtualization, and the Local Group Policy Editor. Check out our comparison of Windows 11 Pro vs. Home for the full breakdown.
Save 60% and get Windows 11 Professional for just $80
These are amazingly discounted prices, so don’t miss out! But what if you already have Windows 11 Home and want to step up to Windows 11 Professional? There’s a third option, which is to snag the Windows 11 Home to Professional upgrade for $59 (originally $99).
Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Professional for just $59
How to activate these Windows license keys
After putting in your order, you’ll get a license key in your email inbox which you can use to activate your copy of Windows 11. Here’s how you can activate Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Professional:
- Go to Start > Settings > System > Activation.
- Click on Change Product Key and enter the product key you got via email (copy/paste works).
- Select Next and start your system upgrade.
If you’re upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Professional, the process is pretty much the same—clicking Next will trigger the upgrade, which will take a bit of time.
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.