Are you in the market for a new copy of Windows 11? Perhaps you’re building a new PC from scratch or looking to move up from and older version of Windows. Maybe you’re looking to run Windows alongside macOS or Linux? Whatever your reasonsa Windows 11 Professional license is a great choice.
The good news is an OEM license is cheaper than full retail versions – and while they’re tied to a single PCthey'll continue to work even after major system upgrades or replacements. Better stillif you set up a VMyou can transfer your license across to another VM on the same PC.
In factWindows 11 OEM is perfect for any kind of fresh install you can think of. It’s the obvious choice for those building a new PC from scratch – the lower price means you save money on the cost of your buildwhich could be reinvested in more powerful hardware.
An OEM license also fits the bill should you want to run Windows alongside another operating system – either in a dual-boot configuration (such as a Boot Camp configuration on the Mac) or in a virtual environment such as VirtualBox or VMware Workstation. Mac users can use a Windows 11 Professional license within Parallels Desktop for Mac or VMWare Fusion. In either eventit’s a more cost-effective choice than splashing out on a full retail license.
Windows 11 Professional includes all the features from Windows 11 Homeplus important business functionality for encryptionremote log-increating virtual machinesand more. Get fast start-upsa familiar yet expanded Start menuand great new ways to get stuff doneplus innovative features like an all-new browser built for online action and Cortanathe more personal digital assistant.
If you already own Windows 11 Homeyou could upgrade to 11 Professional and benefit from the additional features such as BitLocker which offers system-wide data protection by encrypting your drivesincluding USB keysprotecting your work from third-party unauthorized access. Assigned Access which gives greater control over what users are able to do on a systemwhilst Hyper-V allows you to run virtualized operating system within Windows without the need for extra softwaresuch as an insider build of Windows 11a Linux distribution and even older editions of Windows.
Please remember to check your PC can run Windows 11 Professional before purchasing.
Includes a 1-PC license.
Review by Nick Peers.
