Retail licence · One Windows PC
Plan complex projects with control you can see
Build dependable schedules, balance resources, track costs and explain progress with Microsoft Project Professional 2024—purchased once for one licensed PC.
Quick product facts
Important: this is a dedicated one-PC retail offer. It is not an RDS, server, volume or multi-device licence.
Professional project control
Move from task lists to an accountable delivery plan
Project Professional connects dates, dependencies, people, workload and cost in one desktop planning environment. The result is a plan that can be tested, baselined and explained—not merely displayed.
Build realistic schedules
Structure phases, tasks and milestones, then use dependencies, calendars and automated scheduling to understand how one change affects the finish date.
Expose the critical path
Highlight predecessor and successor relationships so the work that directly influences delivery receives the right attention.
Balance resources
Assign people, equipment and material resources, review availability and identify overallocations before they become delivery problems.
Report with context
Use built-in reports, multiple timelines and baseline comparisons to turn detailed plan data into a clearer stakeholder conversation.
Resources and workload
Put credible capacity behind every commitment
A schedule is only achievable when the required people and equipment are available. Project Professional helps you connect assignments, availability and rates to the plan.
- Review assignments and resource availability
- Identify workload conflicts and overallocations
- Model standard, overtime and cost-per-use rates
- Test alternative assignments before changing the baseline
Baselines, cost and reporting
Explain why the forecast changed
Capture an approved baseline, update actual progress and compare the current position with the original plan. This helps decision makers see movement in dates, effort and cost.
Microsoft Project supports project cost planning and tracking; it is not accounting, payroll or ERP software.
Choose the right product
A strong fit for detailed desktop planning—not every workflow
Choose this edition if you…
- Manage complex dependencies, milestones or critical-path work
- Need deeper resource, workload and cost control
- Prefer a one-time purchase over a recurring subscription
- Work primarily from one licensed Windows PC
- Need Professional features such as timesheets or supported server connectivity
Do not choose this product if you…
- Need installations on two or more computers
- Use macOS, Chromebook, iPadOS or Android as the required platform
- Need RDS, shared server, pooled desktop or volume deployment rights
- Require continuous feature upgrades or browser-first collaboration
- Only need straightforward individual scheduling covered by Standard
Edition comparison
Professional, Standard or subscription?
The right choice depends on the depth of planning, the need for connected organisational workflows and whether ongoing feature updates matter.
| Capability | Professional 2024 | Standard 2024 | Planner and Project Plan 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase model | One-time purchase | One-time purchase | Subscription |
| Desktop scheduling and Gantt charts | Included | Included | Included with desktop entitlement |
| Baselines and built-in reports | Included | Included | Included |
| Advanced resource scenarios | Best fit | More limited | Included, plan-dependent |
| Timesheets and supported server connection | Supported | Not the primary fit | Cloud services, plan-dependent |
| Ongoing feature updates | No—security and quality updates | No—security and quality updates | Yes, while subscribed |
Compare with Project Standard 2024 Browse Project 2024 editions
Compatibility first
Check the PC and existing Office installation before ordering
Processor
1.6 GHz or faster, two-core processor.
Memory
4 GB RAM; Microsoft lists 2 GB for 32-bit.
Storage
At least 4 GB of available disk space.
Display
1280 × 768 resolution or higher.
Operating system
Windows 11 recommended. Microsoft also lists Windows 10 compatibility, but Windows 10 support ended in October 2025.
Setup
Internet access and a Microsoft account are required for retail setup and activation.
Retail licence explained
One licensed PC, with retail transfer rights
Microsoft licenses the software rather than selling ownership of the software itself. For stand-alone retail software, the licence terms permit one installed instance on one licensed physical or virtual device, used by one person at a time.
One device
Install and activate one instance on one licensed PC. A second PC requires another licence.
Transferable under the terms
Stand-alone retail software may generally be transferred to another device you own no more than once every 90 days, except following hardware failure. Remove it from the previous device.
Purchased version remains yours to use
No recurring subscription payment is required for the licensed 2024 version. Future major releases are not included.
Not an RDS or volume licence
This retail page does not grant shared-server, pooled desktop, multi-user or volume-deployment rights.
Digital fulfilment
From verified order to an activated project workspace
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Place the order
Purchase the dedicated retail one-PC product through secure checkout.
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Order verification
Software Mart completes payment and order checks required for digital fulfilment.
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Receive instructions
Digital delivery includes the supplied licence information and setup guidance.
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Redeem and install
Use the Microsoft retail setup process and sign in with the Microsoft account that will manage the licence.
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Activate and verify
Open Project, complete activation and confirm that Project Professional 2024 appears in the product information.
Read the digital delivery policy Ask a pre-purchase question
Lifecycle visibility
Plan around a defined support horizon
Microsoft lists Project 2024 under its Modern Lifecycle Policy, with retirement in October 2029. The purchased application does not automatically become a subscription, but operating-system compatibility, connected services and security planning still matter over time.
Buyer questions
Microsoft Project Professional 2024 Retail FAQs
Clear answers to the questions that should be resolved before payment.
Is this a subscription?
No. It is a one-time purchase for the licensed Project Professional 2024 version. It does not include automatic rights to a future major release.
How many computers can I install it on?
One licensed PC. The retail terms permit one installed instance on one licensed physical or virtual device.
Can I move the retail licence to another PC?
Microsoft’s stand-alone retail terms generally allow transfer to another device you own no more than once every 90 days, except following hardware failure. The software must be removed from the previous device.
Does Project Professional 2024 run on a Mac?
No. Project Professional 2024 is a Windows desktop application. Running Windows through a virtual machine is a separate configuration that still counts as the licensed device and should be compatibility-checked before purchase.
Can I use this through RDS or on a shared server?
This dedicated retail product is not positioned for RDS, pooled desktops, shared-server deployment or volume licensing. Contact Software Mart for a correctly licensed organisational solution.
Is a Microsoft account required?
Yes. Microsoft lists a Microsoft account and internet access among the retail setup requirements. Use an account that the licence owner can retain and manage.
Will it work beside Microsoft 365 Apps?
Supported combinations depend on installation technology, update channel, version and bitness. Update Microsoft 365 Apps and confirm compatibility before installing Project.
What is the difference between Professional and Standard?
Both provide strong desktop scheduling. Professional is the better fit for advanced resource scenarios, timesheets and supported Project Server connectivity. Standard may suit individual planners who do not need that organisational layer.
What happens after purchase?
After payment and order verification, Software Mart provides digital licence information and setup guidance. Delivery timing can vary when an order requires additional verification.
Does Software Mart provide installation help?
Software Mart setup assistance is available. Contact the team before ordering if your PC has an older Office installation, unusual deployment channel or complex business environment.
Confirm compatibility. Purchase once. Plan with control.
Ready for Project Professional 2024 on one Windows PC?
Choose the dedicated retail licence and receive digital fulfilment after payment and order verification.
