TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199), giving you a lifetime license with BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and other Pro features for one PC.
Need the extra features that come with Windows 11 Pro? A lifetime license is now just $9.97 (reg. $199), giving you access to BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and other Pro tools without a recurring subscription.
Windows 11 is also getting some welcome interface changes in 2026, including the return of a movable taskbar and a redesigned, resizable Start menu. These updates are rolling out in stages, so availability can vary, but they add to the appeal of moving to the newer OS.
BitLocker provides full-disk encryption, while Hyper-V lets you run virtual machines. Windows Sandbox provides an isolated environment for testing apps, and Azure AD support adds business-focused identity and access management. You also get Snap layouts, biometric login with TPM 2.0, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and Copilot in the taskbar for tasks such as answering questions and summarizing pages.
Those Pro features make this license particularly relevant for developers, IT professionals, and business users who need virtualization, encryption, or business identity tools.
Get Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199) while the deal lasts through Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
