When you’re building a new PC from scratch, you’ll need to take into account more than just the hardware. A computer’s operating system is one of the most critical components — and right now, you can grab Windows 11 Pro at a stellar price. That’s thanks to a special StackSocial deal that has Windows 11 Pro available for just $30. That’s the all-time lowest price that we’ve seen and saves you $170 when compared with Microsoft’s usual price of $200. This deal is only going to hang around for a matter of hours at this point, so placing your order right now is the only way to make sure that you don’t miss out.
This is, of course, a great price, but it’s important to note that not every computer out there is able to run Windows 11, so before you buy it, you’re going to want to ensure that your computer will meet the requirements that are required. Additionally, the listing says that if you have a PC that’s already running Windows 10 and Windows Update does not let you install the free Windows 11 upgrade, your computer will not be compatible with this version either.
The activation key that is provided following your purchase can be used to install and activate Windows 11 Pro on three computers. To be clear, purchases like this are generally intended for advanced users — those who are building a new computer or who want to dual-boot an existing computer with a second OS. To that end, you will need a secondary PC to access and download the files following your purchase, so be sure you can access everything from another computer in your home, or you have a friend’s machine that you can use temporarily. (You’ll also want to have a USB thumb drive on hand to transfer the file.) Microsoft provides three ways to access Windows 11 Pro following your purchase, so you can pick the one that will work best for your situation.
