Microsoft Windows 11 Professional
Microsoft Windows 11 Professional is the operating system designed for professionals, freelancers, and businesses looking to combine the modernized Windows 11 interface with advanced security, network management, and virtualization tools. It includes all the features of the Home edition, enhanced with functions exclusively dedicated to professional work environments.
Windows 11 Pro vs Windows 11 Home — key differences
The Professional edition offers several features absent from the Home edition: full disk encryption with BitLocker, remote connection via Remote Desktop, integration into an Active Directory domain for centralized enterprise management, Hyper-V for local virtualization, and Group Policy (GPO) for advanced workstation configuration. For individuals and families without specific professional needs, Microsoft Windows 11 Home is available as a digital license on Licence24.ch.
Who is it for?
Windows 11 Professional is aimed at professionals, freelancers, small and medium businesses, and IT teams who want a secure Windows 11 environment with advanced access management, data encryption, and compatibility with enterprise network infrastructures. It is also suitable for developers and IT technicians who need Hyper-V or Group Policy tools.
ℹ️ Windows 11 Professional is licensed for 1 PC. To equip your workstation with the full office suite, discover Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus available as a perpetual digital license on Licence24.ch.
Main features
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BitLocker — full disk encryption to protect sensitive data
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Remote Desktop — remote connection to the workstation from any authorized device
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Active Directory — join an enterprise domain for centralized user management
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Hyper-V — local virtualization to run virtual machines on the workstation
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Group Policy (GPO) — advanced configuration and management of security policies
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Windows Update for Business — update control tailored for professional environments
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Windows Hello for Business — enhanced biometric authentication for enterprises
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Assigned Access — kiosk mode to restrict access to a single application
- Redesigned interface — centered Start menu, Snap Layouts, widgets, and clean desktop
- Integrated Microsoft Teams, DirectStorage, Auto HDR, and all Windows 11 features
Compatibility and requirements
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Processor: minimum 1 GHz, 2 cores or more, 64-bit compatible
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RAM: minimum 4 GB
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Disk space: minimum 64 GB
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TPM: version 2.0 required
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Graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver
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Display: minimum 720p resolution, diagonal larger than 9 inches
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Secure Boot: required — can be enabled in the PC's UEFI settings
- Internet connection required for initial setup and activation via Microsoft servers
- ℹ️ Windows 11 Pro can be configured with a local account in a professional (domain) environment