Productivity for Less—Windows 11 Pro Is Just $9.97 Right Now
A deal offers Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (MSRP $199) as a lifetime license for one compatible PC. The Pro edition adds BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtual machines, Windows Sandbox, Azure AD support, and Copilot. It also includes standard Windows 11 features like Snap layouts and DirectX 12 Ultimate.
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