{"product_id":"microsoft-windows-11-enterprise-mak-volume-50-pc","title":"Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise MAK Volume [50 PC]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWindows 11 Enterprise: Advanced Security and Manageability for the Modern Workplace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-11-enterprise-mak-volume-50-pc\"\u003eMicrosoft Windows 11 Enterprise\u003c\/a\u003e is the enterprise edition of Microsoft's desktop operating system, designed for medium and large organizations that need advanced security, manageability, and deployment features beyond what Windows Pro provides. It pairs the Windows Pro feature set with virtualization-based security, advanced threat protection controls, and the deployment and management tooling that medium and large organizations depend on. This page covers what the MAK volume license includes, how the 50-PC activation flow works, who this edition is for, the hardware that runs it, and the licensing details that determine whether Enterprise is the right edition for your organization. Volume-licensed for 50 PCs, this Enterprise key is sized for mid-sized rollouts that need predictable, centrally tracked activation per seat. Every key is sourced directly from Microsoft authorized channels, delivered to your account dashboard within seconds of payment, and backed by a 7-day replacement-or-refund warranty with a real-human support team on hand if activation hits a snag. 🪟💻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included and How Activation Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAK (Multiple Activation Key) for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-kn-mak-volume-20-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Enterprise KN\u003c\/a\u003e covers 50 PCs and is delivered as a 25-character volume license key once your order is confirmed. Each activation is performed against Microsoft's hosted activation services over the internet or by phone, with the activation count tracked server-side. Once a client is activated, the entitlement is stored locally and re-arms automatically on the same hardware after a reinstall, so long as the activation count has not been exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat ships with the Enterprise edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the features of Windows Pro, including BitLocker, Hyper-V, Remote Desktop, and Group Policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Defender Credential Guard for virtualization-based credential isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Defender Application Guard for hardware-isolated browser sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows Defender Application Control (WDAC) and AppLocker for application whitelisting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectAccess and Always-On VPN for transparent corporate network connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows Hello for Business with FIDO2 security keys and certificate-based authentication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, and Windows Autopilot for managed deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Entra ID join (Azure AD join) for cloud-managed identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows LAPS for automatic rotation of local administrator passwords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Print integration when paired with the appropriate cloud subscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard MAK activation flow on an internet-connected PC:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 Enterprise from official Microsoft VLSC media on the target PC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen an elevated command prompt and run \u003cstrong\u003eslmgr.vbs \/ipk \u0026lt;your-MAK\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e to install the product key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun \u003cstrong\u003eslmgr.vbs \/ato\u003c\/strong\u003e to activate the client against Microsoft's hosted activation services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the system to confirm activation; Windows Update then delivers the current feature and quality updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger deployments, the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) lets you install the product key on multiple machines and confirm that each one has activated, with the activation count visible in the VAMT console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Capabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Defender Credential Guard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses virtualization-based security (VBS) to isolate the LSASS process, blocking pass-the-hash, pass-the-ticket, and kerberoasting attacks that target credentials in memory. Default-enabled on Windows 11 22H2 and later for domain-joined systems that meet the hardware baseline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Defender Application Guard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens untrusted sites in a hardware-isolated Hyper-V container, preventing malicious JavaScript, 0-day exploits, and phishing pages from touching the host system, files, clipboard, or authentication tokens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Defender Application Control (WDAC) and AppLocker.\u003c\/strong\u003e Application whitelisting that lets administrators define a strict allow-list of signed binaries. Even when ransomware reaches the device, it cannot execute because the binary is not on the trusted list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectAccess and Always-On VPN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always-on corporate network connectivity for remote workers. DirectAccess has been replaced by Always-On VPN in modern \u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-pro-phone-activation-1-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Pro phone\u003c\/a\u003e deployments, and Enterprise unlocks the full set of management controls for both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Hello for Business with FIDO2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace passwords with biometrics, a hardware-backed PIN, or FIDO2 security keys. Enterprise supports certificate-based authentication and the strict key-isolation model that regulated environments require.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitLocker and BitLocker To Go.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-disk encryption for the operating system drive, fixed data drives, and removable media, with pre-boot PIN, recovery-key escrow, and enterprise recovery scenarios managed through MBAM or Intune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Update for Business, Autopatch, and Autopilot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Granular control over when and how feature and quality updates are deployed, plus zero-touch deployment through Windows Autopilot for new and refreshed devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Entra ID join (Azure AD join).\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud-managed identity, single sign-on, conditional access, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365 Defender and Intune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows LAPS.\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic rotation of local administrator passwords with the result stored in Entra ID or Active Directory, eliminating the static-password risk that has long plagued enterprise Windows estates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectStorage, Auto HDR, and Copilot in Windows.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same modern gaming and AI features available on Windows Pro, with the additional enterprise management and telemetry controls layered on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Edition Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-mak-volume-20-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Enterprise MAK\u003c\/a\u003e is built for organizations that need a security, manageability, and deployment baseline beyond what Windows Pro can offer. The personas below describe the most common buyers of this MAK volume license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and large enterprises with regulated workloads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Financial services, healthcare, and government-adjacent organizations that need Credential Guard, WDAC, and BitLocker to satisfy compliance baselines and pass security audits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIT and security operations teams.\u003c\/strong\u003e Teams that manage hundreds or thousands of Windows PCs and need Group Policy, Intune, Windows Update for Business, and Windows Autopilot to keep the fleet patched, configured, and compliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote and hybrid-work organizations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Workforces that need DirectAccess or Always-On VPN to stay connected to corporate resources without user action, plus Windows Hello for Business for phishing-resistant authentication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranch offices and air-gapped environments.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MAK channel activates the Enterprise SKU on devices that are not regularly connected to a corporate KMS host, including branch offices and air-gapped networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-mak-volume-500-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Enterprise volume 500\u003c\/a\u003e has the same baseline hardware requirements as Windows 11 Pro, with additional security features that benefit from newer CPUs and firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum (Microsoft published)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended for everyday use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 GHz, 2 cores, 64-bit compatible, on the Microsoft approved CPU list\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntel 12th generation or newer, or AMD Ryzen 5000 series or newer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 GB for multitasking and development\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 GB free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 GB SSD or NVMe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPM 2.0 (Intel PTT or AMD fTPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPM 2.0 with Secure Boot enabled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUEFI with Secure Boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUEFI with Secure Boot and Measured Boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirectX 12 Ultimate GPU for Auto HDR and DirectStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720p, 9-inch diagonal, 8 bits per color channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1080p or higher for Snap Layouts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for setup, updates, and Microsoft account features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadband for cloud services and updates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredential Guard and other VBS-based features require a 64-bit CPU with virtualization extensions (Intel VT-x or AMD-V), IOMMU, and at least 4 GB of RAM. TPM 2.0 is required for the full Windows 11 baseline; many Enterprise security features also rely on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eActivation and Licensing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour \u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-n-mak-volume-20-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Enterprise N\u003c\/a\u003e MAK is a volume license that activates the Enterprise SKU on up to 50 PCs for the lifetime of each device. A few details worth knowing up front:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 PCs, lifetime of each device.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each MAK activates the Enterprise SKU on 50 PCs. The activation count is tracked server-side; once exhausted, no further activations are possible against the same key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMAK vs KMS.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MAK channel activates each client individually against Microsoft's hosted activation services, with no requirement for a local KMS host server. KMS-based activation is the alternative volume licensing channel for environments that keep clients on the corporate network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReactivations are supported.\u003c\/strong\u003e A previously activated MAK client reactivates against the same key after a clean reinstall or supported hardware change, without consuming an additional activation from the count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Enterprise MAK activates \u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-ltsb-2015-retail-20-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2015\u003c\/a\u003e in any country where Microsoft sells the Enterprise edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a subscription.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MAK unlocks the Enterprise SKU on the activated device. Subscription entitlements such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2, Universal Print, and Windows Autopatch are typically delivered through a separate Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGet Started With Windows 11 Enterprise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-pro-oem-1-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Pro OEM\u003c\/a\u003e Enterprise MAK volume license is the most efficient way to put the Enterprise SKU on 50 PCs in an environment that does not run a KMS host. Once the order is confirmed, the key is in your inbox, the activation steps are above, and the deployment can be completed through VAMT or through standard slmgr commands. If you have any questions about whether Enterprise is the right edition for your environment, your compliance baseline, or your deployment model, our support team is on hand before and after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMicrosoft Windows 11 Enterprise Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Windows 11 hardware requirements or update policy block your deployment, three mature alternatives cover most use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWindows 10 (LTSC)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong-term servicing branch supported until 2029 on compatible hardware. Best fit for specialised industrial, medical, or POS systems that cannot meet TPM 2.0 and CPU list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUbuntu Desktop (LTS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree Linux distribution with long-term support. Lower hardware footprint and built-in security model. Strong fit for developers and privacy-conscious users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChromeOS Flex\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightweight ChromeOS distribution installed on older PCs. Best fit for kiosk, education, and browser-only environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to choose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stay on Windows 11 if you need the latest hardware security (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, VBS), Copilot, and current driver support. Choose Windows 10 LTSC for legacy industrial systems. Choose Ubuntu for developer or privacy workloads. Choose ChromeOS Flex for browser-first and education deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between MAK and KMS activation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAK (Multiple Activation Key) activates each client individually against Microsoft's hosted activation services, with no requirement for a local KMS host server. KMS (Key Management Service) uses an on-premises server to activate clients on the corporate network. MAK is the right choice for environments that do not keep clients on a managed network, such as remote work, branch offices, or air-gapped deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between Windows Enterprise and Windows Pro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-ltsb-2015-kn-retail-20-pc\"\u003eWindows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2015 KN\u003c\/a\u003e includes everything in Windows Pro (BitLocker, Hyper-V, Remote Desktop, Group Policy, Entra ID join) and adds Microsoft Defender Credential Guard, Microsoft Defender Application Guard, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), AppLocker, DirectAccess, Always-On VPN, Windows Hello for Business with FIDO2, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, Windows Autopilot, and Windows LAPS. Enterprise is delivered through Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements; this MAK unlocks the Enterprise SKU on each activated device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill this MAK activate Windows 10 and Windows 11?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Enterprise MAK activates both Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 11 Enterprise on compatible hardware. If your PC meets the Windows 11 silicon and firmware requirements, the MAK unlocks the Enterprise feature set in either release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a KMS server for MAK activation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. MAK activation is performed directly against Microsoft's hosted activation services. A KMS server is only required if you choose the KMS activation channel, which uses an on-premises server to bulk-activate clients on the corporate network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the MAK expire?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The MAK itself is a perpetual volume license key with no expiration date. Once a client is activated, the entitlement remains valid for the lifetime of the device, and reactivation on the same hardware does not consume an additional activation from the MAK's count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same as an Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The MAK unlocks the Enterprise SKU on the activated device. Subscription entitlements such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2, Universal Print, and Windows Autopatch are typically delivered through a separate Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license. The MAK is the right choice when you need the Enterprise features and a per-user cloud subscription is not part of your licensing model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59850926981201,"sku":"MS-204-MICROSOFT-WINDOWS-11-ENTERPRISE-MAK-VOLU","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/0191\/6241\/files\/microsoft-windows-11-enterprise-mak-volume-50-pc.webp?v=1784725714","url":"https:\/\/dotkeys.net\/products\/microsoft-windows-11-enterprise-mak-volume-50-pc","provider":"DotKeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}