{"id":13707,"date":"2023-02-26T19:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T18:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisssoftware24.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13707"},"modified":"2026-04-15T08:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:58:46","slug":"windows-11-pro","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/swisssoftware24.ch\/en\/products\/windows-11-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Windows 11 Pro - Business features for security, remote work, and control<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good operating system should give you more control when your PC needs to \u201creally\u201d work. Windows 11 Pro is designed for users who want the smooth Windows 11 everyday experience, but also need Pro features that matter in a work context: drive encryption, remote access, and options for management and testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference shows up as stronger everyday security and more flexibility - without having to piece together extra tools. You can encrypt drives with BitLocker, use your PC as a Remote Desktop host, and test in isolated environments with Hyper-V or Windows Sandbox when you want to check software or files before they \u201ctouch\u201d your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared with Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro is the newer generation and is based on the current Windows 11 hardware requirements such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. This is especially relevant because Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you buy Windows 11 Pro at SwissSoftware24, you receive your digital product quickly by email, including the activation key and the official download link, plus a Swiss invoice that works for bookkeeping. You also benefit from clear processes for private customers and businesses, so activation and setup run smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 11 Pro product for compatible PCs with BitLocker, Remote Desktop Host, Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 11 Pro is the Pro edition of Windows 11 for compatible PCs. It uses the same baseline requirements as other Windows 11 editions (e.g., TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot) and adds Pro features such as BitLocker, Remote Desktop, and virtualization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes Windows 11 Pro different from Windows 11 Home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical Pro value-adds (based on Microsoft documentation):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BitLocker Drive Encryption (manual drive encryption in Pro editions)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Desktop as a host (the target PC must run Pro; the device you connect from can also be Home)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domain Join or Microsoft Entra ID Join (for work environments)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Sandbox (not supported in Windows Home, supported in Pro\/Enterprise\/Education)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyper-V for virtualization and test setups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When is Windows 11 Pro the better choice?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You work with sensitive data and want to encrypt drives with BitLocker.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to access your PC remotely and need Remote Desktop host functionality.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You test programs, files, or configurations in an isolated environment (Windows Sandbox) or use virtualization (Hyper-V).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need typical business integration such as Domain Join or Microsoft Entra ID Join.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note for users upgrading from Windows 10<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Moving to Windows 11 is therefore relevant if you still expect current updates.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum requirements according to Microsoft (Windows 11):<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processor: 1 GHz or faster, 2 or more cores, compatible 64-bit processor or SoC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory (RAM): 4 GB<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage: 64 GB or larger<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible, WDDM 2.0 driver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display: larger than 9 inches, 720p, 8 bits per color channel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Who is Windows 11 Pro for?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 11 Pro is for users who, in addition to the Windows 11 everyday experience, need extra Pro features - e.g., BitLocker, Remote Desktop as a host, or business integration such as Domain Join or Microsoft Entra ID Join.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What makes Windows 11 Pro different from other operating systems?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It combines the Windows 11 platform with Pro features for encryption, remote access, and management. Microsoft lists BitLocker and Remote Desktop as typical Pro capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What are the most important benefits of Windows 11 Pro?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key benefits include BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop host functionality, and options for isolated testing (Windows Sandbox) as well as virtualization (Hyper-V). These features are designed for Pro editions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is BitLocker included in Windows 11 Pro?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Microsoft describes BitLocker Drive Encryption as a feature that lets you manually encrypt drives on Windows Pro (as well as Enterprise\/Education).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can Windows 11 Pro act as a Remote Desktop host?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Microsoft notes that the Remote Desktop server (the PC you connect to) needs a Pro edition, while the client device can also be Home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is Windows Sandbox available in Windows 11 Pro?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Microsoft lists Windows Sandbox as supported in Pro\/Enterprise\/Education and not supported in Windows Home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What minimum requirements apply to Windows 11 Pro?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum requirements match the Windows 11 baseline requirements, such as 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, UEFI Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-699dda66-fe2c-8393-a3b8-9792bde0c47e-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-40\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a8d89ba8-5ee4-442e-a903-979eb75b2a1d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong>These options might also be interesting for you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"256\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisssoftware24.ch\/en\/products\/windows-11-home\/\">Windows 11 Home<\/a> if you want Windows for everyday use and the core features are enough - ideal for private use without business features like BitLocker or domain join.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"459\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisssoftware24.ch\/en\/products\/windows-11-pro-oem\/\">Windows 11 Pro OEM<\/a> if you need Windows 11 Pro for a specific PC and an OEM version for first-time installation fits your use case (functionally like Pro, but more tightly tied to the device).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>You can find more information about this product <a href=\"https:\/\/swisssoftware24.ch\/en\/windows-11-pro-die-wichtigsten-funktionen-und-vorteile-fuer-profis\/\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 11 Pro ist Windows f\u00fcr kompatible PCs mit extra Pro-Funktionen. Es kann Laufwerke mit BitLocker verschl\u00fcsseln. Es kann als Remote-Desktop-Host dienen, damit du deinen PC aus der Ferne nutzen kannst. Es unterst\u00fctzt Hyper-V f\u00fcr virtuelle Maschinen. Es unterst\u00fctzt Windows Sandbox, die es in Windows Home nicht gibt. Dein PC braucht die normalen Windows-11-Anforderungen wie TPM 2.0 und Secure Boot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SwissSoftware24 ist Ihr zuverl\u00e4ssiger Partner f\u00fcr Microsoft Produkte &#8211; sowohl f\u00fcr Privatpersonen als auch f\u00fcr Gesch\u00e4ftskunden. Sie erhalten Ihr digitales Produkt innerhalb weniger Minuten, inklusive Aktivierungsschl\u00fcssel, offiziellem Download-Link und einer Schweizer Rechnung, die die MWST-Anforderungen erf\u00fcllt. Zus\u00e4tzlich profitieren Sie von 2 Jahren Garantie, direktem Premium-Support und echter Schweizer Kulanz, falls etwas nicht wie erwartet funktioniert. 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