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Pressure continues to mount on the computer market, as recent price increases are not limited to memory chips. Microsoft has begun raising licensing fees for Windows 11 that manufacturers (OEMs) pay today.

The new increase ranges from 7% to 10%, which is a notably high percentage compared to usual increases. One computer supplier explained that Microsoft usually raises prices almost annually, but the increase is often within a low single-digit percentage.

For major companies selling computers in large quantities, such as Dell, Asus, and HP, licensing fees will rise by approximately 7%. For smaller manufacturers, increases could reach two-digit percentages.

Some observers believe that Microsoft is trying to strengthen Windows 11 and improve the user experience, which has not been at its best recently. Therefore, the company may be compensating for these improvements by raising licensing fees.

As usual with such increases, the additional costs are expected to be passed on to consumers, meaning that prices of Windows 11 computers will rise slightly in the coming period.

However, there is a positive point for users: the prices of Windows 11 licenses aimed directly at consumers will not change. The price of the Windows 11 Home edition will remain at $139, while the Windows 11 Pro edition will still be priced at $199.

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