How much does Windows 7 sell for?

Many users still do not really know how much Windows 7 will be sold even though the price policy applied to this operating system has been publicly announced last week by Microsoft .

- Windows 7 in Europe is twice as expensive as the US
- Microsoft: Do not raise the price of Windows 7 E
- Microsoft lowered Windows 7 prices to appease users

Although Microsoft has tried to simplify many of these pricing policies to avoid users being confused as to what has happened to Windows Vista. But it seems that this Microsoft effort has failed.

To help users clearly understand the price of Windows 7, below we would like to clearly analyze Windows 7 pricing policy.

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Above is the Windows price policy announced by Microsoft last week. Users should note here that each version of Windows 7 has two different selling prices. For example, Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade costs $ 119.99 and Windows 7 Home Premium Full costs $ 199.99. The version name is the same but in fact it is two completely different versions of Windows 7.

Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade is an upgrade version for users who already have Windows licenses. For example, if a user has a licensed Windows Vista laptop, users can purchase the Windows 7 Upgrade version. Windows 7 will then use the same license of the old Windows version.

The full version (Full) means that users must purchase a version of Windows 7 with a license to use it exclusively independent of the old version of Windows installed on the laptop.

How to buy the cheapest Windows 7?

The cheapest is now you can buy a new PC right away. You will be upgraded to Windows 7 completely free when the operating system is released. We will explain this in more detail below.

Now is also the time Microsoft recommends for users who order Windows 7 now directly from Microsoft's online store or through a number of Microsoft partners. Details of the partner list can be found here .

But this promotion is only available for Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade and Windows 7 Professional Upgrade versions.

Specifically, if ordered now, Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade will only cost $ 49.99 - a 58% reduction compared to the above price policy. Windows 7 Professional Upgrade costs $ 99.99 - 50% reduction. Promotions for Home Premium Upgrade will last until July 11.

How much does Windows 7 sell for? Picture 2 Ideally, if there is a real need, the user should quickly make a reservation because July 11 that Microsoft gave above may not be accurate. The company stated that the promotion will terminate as long as 'the supply of the product runs out' but does not indicate the amount of the promotion.

Most of Microsoft 's partners also apply the above promotion policies of Microsoft, but some firms even offer more discounts. For example, users who are members of Sam's Club or Wal-Mart can purchase Home Premium Upgrade for $ 44.88 and 94.88 USD for Professional Upgrade. Costco prices are $ 47.99 and $ 97.99.

Will Windows 7 continue to be discounted right after its launch?

Probably not. But certainly in the future Microsoft will apply other discounted sale programs.

Where to sell Windows 7 the cheapest?

Above we have offered the selling price at some retailers that are participating in Microsoft promotions. Users can refer to additional prices at other US retailers such as Amazon.com, Best Buy, Frys, Newegg, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Quill, and TigerDirect. Details and links to online stores of all retailers participating in the above promotion are available here .

I heard there is a free upgrade program to Windows 7. Specifically, how is this program?

It's correct. Microsoft is deploying an upgrade promotion to Windows 7 named ' Windows Upgrade Option '. This program is applicable to all customers who purchase a newly installed Windows Vista PC or have a Vista license but have been downgraded to Windows XP. Users will be upgraded when Windows 7 is released.

Really a free upgrade?

This depends on the PC manufacturer. Microsoft said it did not charge a fee to upgrade the operating system for PC makers. There are a number of PC manufacturers that charge users for the cost of sending and upgrading the system. Others are completely free. For example, HP claims it will not charge any fees but Dell insists it will charge for the upgrade of the upgrade disc.

Conditions for a free upgrade?

The PC must first be purchased from the manufacturer listed on Microsoft. Second, that PC product must be on the list of free upgrade products offered by the PC manufacturer or retailer. The third is the product purchased during the period from June 26, 2009 to the end of January 31, 2010.

Generally any PC preinstalled with Vista Home Premium, Vista Business or Vista Ultimate will be upgraded for free. The same is true for Vista Business or Vista Ultimate preinstalled PCs but has been downgraded to Windows XP Professional.

Will I get a free upgrade if I now buy a Vista version from a retailer?

Of course it is possible if the version you buy is Vista Home Premium, Vista Business or Vista Ultimate - whether it's OEM license, upgrade (Upgrade) or full (Full Packaged Product). When buying you pay attention to ask the seller about the free coupon to upgrade to Windows 7.

But not all retailers are offering free upgrade promotions. Most on online retail sites we have not found information about this unique upgrade only with Newegg and Amazon.com.

However, Amazon.com still charges an upgrade fee of $ 9.99 for users who buy Vista. Newegg announced it for free, but did not provide details of the promotion.

Do I get a discount or free upgrade to Windows 7, so I still use Windows XP now?

You will be entitled to discounts or free upgrades. But upgrading here doesn't mean upgrading directly from XP to Windows 7, but users must install it completely. This means deleting all Windows XP and installing Windows 7 from scratch. Microsoft does not allow direct upgrade from XP to Windows 7.

Will the price of Windows 7 apply after July 11?

After July 11, the price of Windows 7 will be applied according to the price policy above.

Please tell me some information about Windows 7 OEM version - cheap version using PC manufacturer's license?

There is not yet any PC manufacturer announcing information about this version. But in fact, the OEM version is cheaper than the upgraded version. The drawback of this version is that it is not possible to convert the Windows license to another PC and be limited in support services.

I do not want to buy but still want to use Windows 7 right now, what to do?

You can use the completely free version of Windows 7 Release Candidate that is being released directly through the Microsoft website at. This version has a shelf until June 2010 but starting on March 1, 2010 the operating system will turn itself off after every two hours to remind you to upgrade to the commercial version. Microsoft will continue to allow users to download Windows 7 RC until August 15. Everything is free and legal so you can be assured.

I live in Europe, how much will I have to buy Windows 7?

More than the amount that US users pay is certain.

First, Microsoft will not provide a Windows 7 Upgrade version that will allow direct upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. This situation will last until next year at least. That's why because the version of Windows 7 released in Europe does not have Internet Explorer. If you upgrade from Vista, you still have IE, so Microsoft will not upgrade it until you find a suitable solution.

Instead Microsoft will sell the full version of Windows 7 at a much higher price. Windows 7 Home Premium costs $ 169 (119.99 euros) and Professional costs $ 422 (299 euros). This price is based on the exchange rate of July 2.

And when Microsoft found a solution to allow users to upgrade directly from Vista to Windows 7, the price of the operating system would increase.