Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade and Family Pack Pricing Announced

Microsoft today announced the pricing for Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) and Family Packs with Windows 7.

Windows Anytime Upgrade Pack Details:

The Windows Anytime Upgrade Pack will allow a user to upgrade from their existing SKU to a higher one. (For example: Windows 7 Starter to Home Premium.) These packs contain an upgrade key that will allow the upgrade and will be in stores starting October 22nd. Microsoft states that the upgrade should take no more than 10 minutes since no installation media is required. “Your current programs, files, and settings will remain intact.” The step-by-step experience of going through an upgrade is outlined here.

You can also choose the more environmental option and purchase the key online in one of the following 13 countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK or the US

Windows Anytime Upgrade Pricing:

The option to upgrade is great for customers, but no so much the confusing pricing scheme. Upgrading from Professional to Ultimate costs $40 more than upgrading from Home Premium to Ultimate. Upgrade prices for the UK and Europe are almost double than the US prices in some cases as well.

Windows 7 Family Pack:

The Windows 7 Family Pack is basically a three-user license for Home Premium. It will be available in stores starting October 22nd and will retail for $150 in the US, and $200 in Canada, which results in savings of more than $200. Only information regarding Canadian and US markets were provided.

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