Choosing the right version of Windows for your business devices isn’t just a technical detail — it can directly impact your security, productivity, and ability to scale. While Windows 11 Home is suitable for personal use, Windows 11 Pro is the version built for business.
Here’s why your business should make the switch to (or start with) Windows 11 Pro — and how it benefits your day-to-day operations.
1. Enhanced Security for Business Environments
Security is more than just antivirus. With Windows 11 Pro, you get BitLocker encryption, which protects your data in the event of device loss or theft — something Windows 11 Home doesn’t offer. Pro also supports Windows Information Protection (WIP), giving you more control over how company data is accessed and shared.
If you handle sensitive information, client data, or compliance-heavy workloads, these security features are essential.
2. Join a Domain and Use Group Policy
Windows 11 Pro allows your devices to join a company domain or Azure Active Directory, meaning IT administrators can manage multiple devices, enforce policies, and ensure consistency across the board. This isn’t possible with the Home edition.
Group Policy in Pro also allows advanced control over security settings, user access, and update management — critical for keeping systems running smoothly without interruptions.
3. Remote Desktop Access
Need to access a work PC while off-site? Remote Desktop is built into Windows 11 Pro, allowing secure connections to your work machine from anywhere. This is particularly useful for hybrid workers, remote teams, or out-of-hours troubleshooting.
Windows Home only lets you connect to other machines — it can’t be the host. That’s a serious limitation for many businesses.
4. Support for Virtualisation & Hyper-V
Pro users can take advantage of Hyper-V virtualisation and Windows Sandbox, allowing IT teams and developers to test apps, isolate threats, or run multiple operating systems on one device — features not included in the Home edition.
Even if you’re not using them now, having access to these tools gives your business flexibility as it grows.
5. Assigned Access & Kiosk Mode
Need to lock a device to a single app or purpose? Whether you’re running a reception terminal, a point-of-sale screen, or a demo station, Assigned Access allows full control over what a user can (and can’t) do — available only in Windows 11 Pro.
6. Future-Proofing Your Business
When it comes to scaling, integrating systems, and onboarding new staff securely, Windows 11 Pro provides the tools and support to do it efficiently. The Home edition simply isn’t designed with business needs in mind.
In Summary:
| Feature | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| BitLocker Encryption | ❌ | ✅ |
| Join Domain / Azure AD | ❌ | ✅ |
| Remote Desktop Host | ❌ | ✅ |
| Group Policy Management | ❌ | ✅ |
| Hyper-V & Sandbox | ❌ | ✅ |
| Assigned Access | ❌ | ✅ |
Still using Home on your business machines?
We can help you upgrade, secure, and standardise your IT setup to make the most of Windows 11 Pro.
