What are the key features of Windows 11 Pro?
What’s the difference between Windows 11 Pro for Workstations versus Windows 11 Enterprise?
Windows 11 Pro for Enterprise is designed to meet the advanced security and management requirements of organizations, whereas Windows 11 Pro for Workstations is tailored to support intensive workloads, high-speed file sharing, and enhanced performance.
Key Features of Windows 11 Pro for Workstations:
- Audience: Power users with high-performance hardware needs
- Hardware Support: Supports up to 4 CPUs and 6TB RAM; ReFS and SMB Direct
- Security: Basic enterprise security (BitLocker, Windows Hello)
- File System Support: ReFS for resilience and large data volumes
- Virtualization & Deployment Tools: No App-V or UE-V
- Licensing Model: Retail (one-time purchase, higher than Pro)
Key Features of Windows 11 Enterprise:
- Audience: Medium to large businesses with centralized IT needs
- Hardware Support: Standard hardware support; no ReFS or SMB Direct
- Security: Advanced (Credential Guard, Application Guard, WIP)
- File System Support: No ReFS support
- Virtualization & Deployment Tools: App-V and UE-V for enterprise virtualization
- Licensing Model: Volume licensing (requires Software Assurance or M365)
For more details on available hardware and configurations, view all Windows 11 Pro devices.
Where can I buy a PC with Windows 11?
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How much is Windows 11?
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Is Windows 11 pro worth the $200?
Why is the Windows license that price?
I've been checking around on multiple sites about how much Windows 11 is. I need to activate multiple computers and I don't want to have to buy them directly from Microsoft because that's a rip off. From what I've read there is a difference between OEM keys and Retail keys. Multiple sources are saying to avoid OEM keys as they often get deactivated. They aren't intended for distribution and are generated by the manufactures of computers that come with Windows already installed. Retail keys however, are sourced from Microsoft as legitimate retail copies of the software intended for consumers to install onto their personal computers. I've seen a lot of people saying to avoid "Grey Market" keys but the arguments are always based on some moral qualms which I don't really have any moral qualms against not sending even more money to huge corporations by buying directly from them. I don't want to pirate either as last time I ran some code in command prompt to pirate Windows and it ruined my whole PC. I also run a business and don't want to be done for piracy. Retail keys are what I'm looking for.
These are the prices I've seen for Windows 11 keys
| Edition | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Pro | OEM | $7 |
| Windows 11 Pro | Retail | $35 |
| Windows 11 Home | OEM | $4 |
| Windows 11 Home | Retail | $30 |
As you can see, OEM prices are pretty cheap but they come with the risk that you'll have to buy more because they're prone to deactivation issues. Do these prices seem accurate or is there anywhere I can beat those prices for retail keys?