Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Windows 11 Home: the current Windows for your home PC

Windows 11 Home is the edition of the current Windows generation for home use. It includes the modern interface of Windows 11, the integrated security features and everything you need for browsing, office work, photos, videos and games on a home PC or notebook. Features for corporate networks and remote maintenance, such as Remote Desktop as a host computer, BitLocker or Hyper-V, are reserved for Windows 11 Professional.

Operation and features

In Windows 11, the Start menu and taskbar are clearly arranged in the centre of the screen, and pinned apps and recently used files are available directly in the Start menu. With Snap layouts, you arrange several windows side by side with a mouse movement, for example a recipe next to the shopping list or a video next to the browser. Virtual desktops separate different workspaces from each other. Microsoft Edge is preinstalled as the browser.

Security

Windows Security includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Firewall, both of which are active from installation. With Windows Hello, you sign in using facial recognition, fingerprint or PIN, provided the PC has the appropriate hardware. On suitable devices with TPM and Secure Boot, Windows 11 Home also switches on device encryption as soon as you sign in with a Microsoft account. The associated recovery key is stored in your Microsoft account.

Difference from Windows 11 Professional

Windows 11 Home is designed for home use. The Pro edition is required if a PC is to be operated from another device via Remote Desktop, added to a company domain or used with virtual machines, or if you want to encrypt drives and USB sticks specifically with BitLocker. In this case, choose Windows 11 Professional.

Buy Windows 11 Home: licence and scope of delivery

You receive a product key for activating Windows 11 Home on one PC. Windows 11 is installed exclusively as a 64-bit version. The scope of delivery includes:

• the product key for Windows 11 Home
• the download link for the installation file (all downloads are also available under Software Download)
• instructions for installation and activation (see also Guides and FAQ)
• the invoice with VAT shown separately

Once your payment has been received, your product key is displayed directly on the order confirmation page and also sent to you by email. After that, you can retrieve it again at any time: with a customer account under My Product Codes, without a customer account via the Guest Portal.

If you have any questions about installation or activation, our Support team is available around the clock by email. You will find further editions in the category Windows 11 and under Operating Systems.

System requirements

Minimum requirements according to Microsoft. Before purchasing, please check TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in particular, as many older PCs do not meet these requirements. The initial setup of Windows 11 Home requires an internet connection and a Microsoft account.