If you need Windows 11, it’s hard to beat the current deal over at StackSocial. For a limited time, you can get a Windows 11 Pro license for only $10. Make sure to use GameSpot’s exclusive promo code WINDOWS at checkout to get the full discount, otherwise you’ll pay $15 for the license key. This Windows 11 Pro deal was available to GameSpot readers in early March, but if you missed out then, you have another chance to snag it.
Licenses for Windows 11 Pro and Home purchased directly from Microsoft cost $200 or $139, respectively. If your computer is running Windows 10 already, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Home for free, but this deal is awesome for anyone who is currently in the process of building a PC.
$10 with promo code WINDOWS
Microsoft introduced Windows 11 four years ago, so many PC owners have moved on from its predecessor. A big chunk of gamers, however, have stuck with Windows 10. A survey conducted by Valve earlier this year showed that nearly half of all Steam users are gaming on Windows 10, which Microsoft will stop supporting this October.
If you’re ready to make the leap to Windows 11 and are building a new PC, we’ve listed some of the key features included with the Pro license below.
Windows 11 Pro features
- Enhanced security features
- Custom layouts
- BitLocker device encryption
- Device encryption
- Find my device
- Firewall & network protection
- Internet protection
- Parental controls & protection
- Secure boot
- Windows Hello
- Windows Information Protection (WIP)
- Windows Security
Important: Windows 11 Pro licenses purchased from StackSocial must be redeemed within 30 days. Codes that haven’t been activated within the redemption window can be returned for store credit.
Before upgrading to Windows 11, make sure your computer has enough storage space for the install. Microsoft’s minimum requirement is 64GB, though the actual install size is closer to 30GB. Existing Windows 10 users can upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but if you want the Pro version on your old computer, it’s worth noting that you need to be on Windows 10 to install the new OS. In addition to the storage requirement, Windows 11 requires a 1GHz or faster CPU and 4GB RAM. If you need help verifying your computer’s eligibility for Windows 11, check out Microsoft’s support page for instructions.
More Microsoft License Key Deals
StackSocial also has deals on several other Microsoft license keys. Visio Professional 2021, Microsoft’s diagramming and flowchart app, is available for only $15. Visio is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, so if you have an active subscription, you already have access to it. Microsoft’s project management application, simply called Project, isn’t included in Office 365. You can get Project Professional 2021 for $15, too.
If you need Microsoft Office and don’t want to be tied to the 365 subscription program, Microsoft Office 2019 is $30 on PC or $40 on Mac. The newer, though still outdated, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for $50 on its own or $55 in a bundle with Windows 11 Pro. Programmers can purchase a lifetime license to Visual Studio Professional 2022 for only $28.
Note: Some of the Microsoft license-key deals have seven-day activation windows, including Visio Professional 2021 and Microsoft Office. Meanwhile, Visual Studio Professional 2022 and Project Professional 2021 have 30-day activation windows. We’ve included the redemption windows for each app next to the price.
