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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.If youve 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 timedown from the original $199 price tag, and way cheaper than the $139 its 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 dont already have a Windows 11 license and meet all of Microsofts system requirements (which arent exactly forgiving). If your current PC runs Windows 10 but couldnt get the free upgrade via Windows Update, odds are this version wont work for you either. Its also not for those running Pro editionsyou cant 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. Theres also Microsoft Teams baked right into the taskbar, which is convenient if you use it often, though not necessarily a game-changer if youre already tied to Zoom or Slack. On the security side, theres support for TPM 2.0 and biometric loginsgreat 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 youve 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), thats the machine it lives on. Theres no hopping around between systems later. Additionally, this license is for Windows 11 Home onlynot the Pro versionso if youre already running Windows 10 Pro, this wont do you any good. And just to be clear, it wont upgrade or include Microsoft Office. It'll run Office just fine if you already have it, but dont expect any MSO upgrades to come bundled in. That said, its hard to argue with under twenty bucks for a full OS license that usually runs ten times that.