If you need a Windows 11 Pro license for a new PC or a machine that doesn’t already have a suitable Windows license, you can currently pick one up for just $9.97.

StackSocial is selling a Windows 11 Pro lifetime license for $9.97, with the digital activation code delivered by email after purchase. The license covers one PC and is non-transferable, so this is intended for a single machine rather than something you can move between multiple computers.

The deal is for the Pro edition rather than Windows 11 Home, giving you access to features aimed at professionals, developers, and power users. That includes BitLocker device encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, Windows Sandbox, and Azure AD, alongside the standard Windows 11 features.

The $9.97 price is also considerably below Microsoft’s suggested retail price. However, StackSocial’s displayed $199 price is labeled as a “Suggested Price,” and the retailer explicitly says that it may not represent the product’s current market price or a previous selling price. So while $9.97 is undeniably a low price for a Windows 11 Pro license, the advertised 94% savings shouldn’t be interpreted as a verified historical price drop.

There are a couple of things to check before buying. StackSocial says the license is designed for PCs that meet Windows 11‘s minimum system requirements. Those include a compatible 64-bit processor, at least 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, UEFI firmware, TPM 2.0, and a DirectX 12-compatible graphics card.

If you’re upgrading an existing Windows 10 PC, there’s another important caveat: StackSocial says this particular license is intended for PCs that need a new Windows license, and it won’t work for a Windows 10 machine that cannot use Windows Update to perform the free upgrade to Windows 11.

Once you purchase it, StackSocial says the redemption code and instructions are sent immediately by email, and the code must be activated within 30 days of purchase. The retailer describes the license as a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees. Unredeemed licenses can be returned for store credit within 30 days, while redeemed licenses are final sale.

At $9.97, this could make sense if you’re building a PC that needs a Windows license or specifically need Pro-only features such as BitLocker, Hyper-V, or Windows Sandbox. If your PC already has an activated Windows 11 license and you don’t need those Pro features, there’s little reason to buy another license just because it’s cheap.

Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.