

Using WAU to move up to Windows 7 Professional enables the customer to take advantage of the ability to join a domain and use Windows XP Mode to run older programs. * You’ll note that we’ve reduced the price of moving from Home Premium to Ultimate 12% in the US as compared to Vista pricingĪnother case where WAU may come in handy is when a person wants the ability to connect to a business network (a “domain”). Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate: $139.99*

Microsoft is saying that the Family Pack will be available "until supplies last here in the US and other select markets," according to a Windows 7 blog.

This sort of upgrade might appeal to families using HomeGroup, a feature in Windows 7 that lets users share multimedia files.

Windows 7 Family Pack lets consumers upgrade to Windows Home Premium for installation on up to three PCs for $150 in the U.S. Microsoft had rolled out similar upgrade options when it first introduced Windows Vista to the market. Microsoft described its Windows 7 prices in late June but waited until Friday to disclose these upgrade options. Microsoft last week disclosed consumer pricing for Windows 7 upgrades, unveiling the Family Pack and Windows Anytime Upgrade options. News Microsoft Unveils Windows 7 Upgrade Options
