{"slug": "were-not-paying-199-for-windows-when-its-11-23-through-8-9", "title": "We’re not paying $199 for Windows when it’s $11.23 through 8/9", "summary": "Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for $11.23 (regularly $199) through Aug. 9 with code AUG25, offering a lifetime license with features like BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and Copilot. The deal, promoted by the New York Post, targets users needing a fresh Windows installation or building a new PC, but requires hardware compatibility with Microsoft's Windows 11 requirements.", "body_md": "**TL;DR:** Upgrade to [Microsoft Windows 11 Pro](https://store.nypost.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro-10?utm_source=nypost.com&utm_content=PS-17508&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-windows-11-pro-2026-07-28&utm_term=SALE-329410) for $11.23 (reg. $199) through Aug. 9 with code AUG25. You’ll get a lifetime license with BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, Copilot, and more—no ongoing fees.\n\nWe’re all for squeezing a few more years out of a good PC, but there’s [no reason to keep putting off a Windows upgrade](https://store.nypost.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro-10?utm_source=nypost.com&utm_content=PS-17508&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-windows-11-pro-2026-07-28&utm_term=SALE-329410) when Windows 11 Pro is $11.23 (reg. $199) through Aug. 9 with code AUG25.\n\n[Microsoft Windows 11 Pro](https://store.nypost.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro-10?utm_source=nypost.com&utm_content=PS-17508&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-windows-11-pro-2026-07-28&utm_term=SALE-329410)\n\nicense for one compatible PC, making it an easy choice if you need a fresh Windows installation or you’re building a new machine.\n\nThe Pro edition goes beyond the standard Windows experience. It includes BitLocker for full-disk encryption, Hyper-V for running virtual machines, Windows Sandbox for safely testing unfamiliar apps, and Azure AD support for business users. Even if you don’t use every feature today, having them available can save you from needing another upgrade later.\n\nYou also get everything Windows 11 is known for: Snap Layouts for easier multitasking, DirectX 12 Ultimate for modern gaming, biometric sign-in with TPM 2.0, and [Copilot built directly into the taskbar for AI-assisted writing](https://store.nypost.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro-10?utm_source=nypost.com&utm_content=PS-17508&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-windows-11-pro-2026-07-28&utm_term=SALE-329410), research, summaries, and more.\n\nOne thing to know before you buy: this license is designed for PCs that need a new Windows license and meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 system requirements. If your Windows 10 PC isn’t eligible for Microsoft’s free upgrade through Windows Update, this license won’t bypass those hardware requirements. It’s worth running Microsoft’s PC Health Check tool first to confirm compatibility.\n\nIf your hardware is ready, though, paying this low price for Windows 11 Pro feels like one of the easier tech upgrades to justify this year.\n\nThis isn’t a subscription or an upgrade plan that comes with recurring fees. It’s a lifetime Windows 11 Pro l\n\nGet [Windows 11 Pro for just $11.23](https://store.nypost.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro-10?utm_source=nypost.com&utm_content=PS-17508&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-windows-11-pro-2026-07-28&utm_term=SALE-329410) (reg. $199) through Aug. 9 with code AUG25.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/were-not-paying-199-for-windows-when-its-11-23-through-8-9", "canonical_source": "https://nypost.com/2026/07/31/shopping/were-not-paying-199-for-windows-when-its-11-23-through-8-9/", "published_at": "2026-07-31 21:24:00+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-07-31 21:30:25.590792+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-products"], "entities": ["Microsoft", "Windows 11 Pro", "BitLocker", "Hyper-V", "Windows Sandbox", "Copilot", "New York Post"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/were-not-paying-199-for-windows-when-its-11-23-through-8-9", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/were-not-paying-199-for-windows-when-its-11-23-through-8-9.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/were-not-paying-199-for-windows-when-its-11-23-through-8-9.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/were-not-paying-199-for-windows-when-its-11-23-through-8-9.jsonld"}}