You Can Get a Lifetime License of Windows 11 Home for Under $20 Right Now

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If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your system because of the high cost of a new Windows license, this deal on Microsoft Windows 11 Home might be worth your while. StackSocial is offering a Windows 11 Home lifetime access for just $17.97 for a limited time—down from the original $199 price tag, and way cheaper than the $139 it’s listed for at the Microsoft Store. But before you get too excited, there are a few important things to know. This version is meant for PCs that don’t already have a Windows 11 license and meet all of Microsoft’s system requirements (which aren’t exactly forgiving). If your current PC runs Windows 10 but couldn’t get the free upgrade via Windows Update, odds are this version won’t work for you either. It’s also not for those running Pro editions—you can’t use this to downgrade or cross over.

Assuming your system checks out, Windows 11 Home does bring in a bunch of upgrades that make everyday use more efficient and, honestly, nicer to look at. The redesigned interface is cleaner and easier to navigate, and features like Snap layouts and virtual desktops help keep your workflow organized. If you constantly juggle browser tabs, documents, and random apps simultaneously, these tools can reduce the chaos. There’s also Microsoft Teams baked right into the taskbar, which is convenient if you use it often, though not necessarily a game-changer if you’re already tied to Zoom or Slack. On the security side, there’s support for TPM 2.0 and biometric logins—great if you want more than just a password standing between your data and a stranger.

Gamers and creatives might appreciate the inclusion of DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which pushes better graphics if you’ve got the hardware to match. This is a one-device, one-time activation key, so once you redeem it (which you need to do within 30 days), that’s the machine it lives on. There’s no hopping around between systems later. Additionally, this license is for Windows 11 Home only—not the Pro version—so if you’re already running Windows 10 Pro, this won’t do you any good. And just to be clear, it won’t upgrade or include Microsoft Office. It'll run Office just fine if you already have it, but don’t expect any MSO upgrades to come bundled in. That said, it’s hard to argue with under twenty bucks for a full OS license that usually runs ten times that.