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WickMochi
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Jul 24, 2025

Question about windows 11 product key for activating Windows 11 os

Built a new PC and already installed Windows 11 Home on this computer. However, advanced settings are not available as this copy is not activated. It is also very annoying to see the activation water...
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Sirko
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Jul 24, 2025

The price of a Windows 11 product key varies depending on the edition and where you purchase it. Here are the general price ranges for buying Windows 11 product key for Home and Pro edition. These are safe and legal way without any risk!

Official Microsoft Store Prices (Retail)

  • Windows 11 Home: ~$139 (USD)
  • Windows 11 Pro: ~$199 (USD)

Third-Party Retailers (Authorized)

Prices may be slightly lower on platforms like, Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and Walmart.

  • Home Edition: ~$110–$130
  • Pro Edition: ~$150–$180

OEM Keys (For System Builders)

These are cheaper but tied to the motherboard (non-transferable).

  • Windows 11 Home OEM: ~$100–$120
  • Windows 11 Pro OEM: ~$130–$150

Caution:

Avoid gray-market sellers (e.g., eBay, shady websites) offering keys for $10–$5. These may be illegal volume licenses or stolen keys that could get Windows 11 product key deactivated.

Microsoft offers free upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 if you already have a valid Windows 10 product key license.

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