Access the Pro features that Windows 11 Home leaves out for just $10

Boing Boing's Shop· Sep 27, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

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Boing Boing is promoting a limited-time offer for a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro at a discounted price of $9.97. The deal, which reduces the regular price of $199, is available through October 4 and provides access to advanced features not included in the Home edition. This promotion targets professionals and developers seeking enterprise-level security and management tools without a subscription fee.

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▪The lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro is available for $9.97, a significant discount from the standard $199 price.
▪The sale is scheduled to end on October 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
▪Windows 11 Pro includes advanced features such as BitLocker encryption, Azure AD support, and Hyper-V virtualization.
▪The license grants permanent access to the software and future updates, including the movable taskbar and resizable Start menu.

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Access the Pro features that Windows 11 Home leaves out for just $10 Boing Boing's Shop 2:00 pm Sun Sep 27, 2026 Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro lifetime license for a one-time deal of $9.97 (reg. $199)—no subscription, no renewal. Available now, through October 4. Upgrading software can feel like a drag. But when the price is right, even the most boring digital admin can feel like a win. Right now, you can get lifetime access to Microsoft's Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (reg. $199). That's right, just $10, and the Pro edition is yours. What does Windows 11 Pro provide? Windows 11 Pro is built for working professionals needing access to advanced features not provided by the Home edition.

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