You can now buy a Windows 11 license directly from Microsoft
Users no longer need to upgrade to Windows 11 via Windows 10
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You can now purchase aWindows 11license and download it directly from theMicrosoftwebsite, instead of upgrading from a version ofWindows 10, the company has confirmed.
According toPCMag, the change appears to have occured at some point in May 2022, however a lack of any press release or communication from Microsoft meant this change slipped through the net.
For many PC users,Windows 11will already come installed or will be available as an upgrade for their existing machines, and has been since its launch in October 2021, but DIY PC builders have (up until recently) had to download a version of Windows 10, before upgrading from within that OS.
Download Windows 11 from Microsoft
A Windows 11 Home download can beadded to an online cart and purchasedfor $139 (£119.99), which represents no price increase over the equivalent Home version of Windows 10.
At first, it appears that there’s no Pro version of theoperating system, however this is found underanother pageon the Microosft website. Windows 11 Pro is available for $199.99 (£219.99) - the same price as Windows 10 Pro.
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The ability to purchase a Windows 11 license should save PC builders time, who will no longer need to get it via the previous OS.
A processing speed of at least 1GHz, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a minimum nine-inch 720p display are some of thekey requirementsfor DIYers to install Windows 11.
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Windows 11 update 22H2also brings with it greater control over security measures and offers more protection against malware.
We confirmed with a Microsoft store representative that the current downloads run on build number 21H2, and users should receive a notification when 22H2 is ready to download.
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