Buy Windows 11 Professional: Everything You Need to Know Before Installing the New Version

Windows 11 Pro: everything you need to know before installing the new version

Planning to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro? Whether for professional use, an upgrade from Windows 10, or a fresh installation, this guide explains everything you need to know before buying and installing Windows 11 Pro.

Why choose Windows 11 Pro?

Windows 11 Pro is the version of Windows designed for professionals, freelancers, and businesses. Compared to Windows 11 Home, it includes advanced features essential for work environments:

• 🔒 BitLocker — full disk encryption to protect your sensitive data
• 🖥️ Remote Desktop — access your PC from anywhere
• 🏢 Join an Active Directory domain — integrate into a business network
• ☁️ Azure Active Directory — identity management in the cloud
• 🧪 Windows Sandbox — test apps in an isolated environment
• ⚙️ Hyper-V — native virtualization to run multiple systems
• 📋 Group Policy Management (GPO) — centralized settings control
• 🔄 Windows Update for Business — advanced update control

For personal or family use without these needs, Windows 11 Home is sufficient.

System requirements to install Windows 11 Pro

Before buying, make sure your PC meets Microsoft’s minimum requirements:

⚠️ The TPM 2.0 requirement is the most common blocker for installation. If your PC was bought after 2018, it likely has a TPM — but it may be disabled in the BIOS.

To check your PC’s compatibility, use Microsoft’s free PC Health Check tool before making any purchase.

👉 Check our Windows 11 compatibility guide

What is the difference between Windows 11 Home and Pro?

In summary: If you work in a business, manage sensitive data, or need remote access, Windows 11 Pro is the right choice. For personal use, the Home version is more than enough.

How to install Windows 11 Pro?

Upgrade from Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home

If your PC is already running Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home and is compatible, the upgrade is simple:

1. Buy your Windows 11 Pro digital license on Licence24.ch
2. Go to Settings → System → Activation
3. Click on "Change product key"
4. Enter your 25-character key
5. Windows upgrades automatically — your files are preserved

Clean new installation

For installation on a new or blank PC:

1. Create a bootable USB drive with the Microsoft Media Creation Tool
2. Boot from the USB drive (press F2, F12, or DEL depending on your PC)
3. Follow the installation instructions
4. Enter your product key during or after installation

👉 See our guide to create a bootable USB drive

Digital license or physical box?

Digital licenses offer several advantages over physical boxes:

• ✅ Instant delivery by email — no waiting
• ✅ Direct activation via Microsoft servers
• ✅ Lifetime validity on your PC
• ✅ Digital storage — no risk of physical loss

At Licence24.ch, all Windows 11 licenses are perpetual digital licenses delivered by email immediately after payment confirmation.

Windows 11 licenses available on Licence24.ch

At Licence24.ch, you will find the following editions of Windows 11:

• Windows 11 Professional — for professionals, freelancers, and SMEs
• Windows 11 Home — for individuals and everyday use
• Windows 11 Enterprise — for large organizations and IT infrastructures
• Windows 11 Education — for educational institutions and students
• N Versions — compliant with European regulations (without media player)

👉 See all our Windows 11 licenses

Why choose Licence24.ch?

• 📦 Instant delivery by email after payment confirmation
• 🔑 Perpetual digital licenses — one-time purchase, valid for life
• 🇨🇭 Company based in Switzerland — customer support 7 days a week in French, German, Italian, and English
• 💳 Secure payment — Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Twint, Apple Pay, and more
• 🔄 Lifetime replacement guarantee in case of activation issues

In summary

Windows 11 Professional is the ideal version for professionals who need advanced security, remote access, and centralized management. Before purchasing, check your PC’s compatibility with Microsoft’s PC Health Check tool, and make sure TPM 2.0 is enabled in your BIOS.

Once you receive your digital license, installation or upgrade takes only a few minutes.

⚠️ Disclaimer — Licence24.ch is an independent reseller of perpetual digital software licenses. We are not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation, nor are we official partners or authorized agents. The product names, brands, and logos mentioned (Windows 11, Windows 11 Pro, BitLocker, Azure Active Directory, Hyper-V, Microsoft, PC Health Check) are the exclusive property of Microsoft Corporation. All licenses offered can be activated directly through Microsoft servers, in accordance with the applicable European and Swiss legal framework for software license resale.