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This category covers Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro as digital OEM keys, each for one compatible PC. Windows 11 is the version of Windows that Microsoft currently supports. Livecards.net supplies the key, and activation happens inside Windows, under Settings, System, Activation.
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| Edition | What it includes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Home | The full everyday Windows 11 experience, including Snap layouts, Windows Hello sign-in and Windows Security | Browsing, studying, entertainment and gaming at home |
| Windows 11 Pro | Everything in Home, plus BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox and Group Policy | Anyone who wants drive encryption, remote access or virtual machines |
A Pro key can also upgrade a PC that already runs Windows 11 Home, without a fresh install.
Windows 11 is 64-bit only and needs TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and a supported processor. Microsoft's free PC Health Check app confirms whether a PC qualifies, and setup may ask for an internet connection and a Microsoft account. For older or 32-bit PCs that don't meet the requirements, the Windows 10 category is the alternative.
Home covers everyday use. Pro is the pick for anyone who wants BitLocker, Remote Desktop hosting or Hyper-V.
Yes. Entering a Windows 11 Pro key in Settings upgrades an existing Home installation to Pro.
An OEM licence stays with the PC it's first activated on, so it can't be moved to a different computer later.
No. Microsoft only released Windows 11 in 64-bit.
Setting up a new PC? Windows 11 and Office combos are listed in the software bundle deals, and Microsoft Office 2024 adds the desktop Office apps.