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Microsoft today officially announced the pricing and delivery details for its Windows 7 Family Pack for family users who want to upgrade their home PCs from earlier versions of Windows to Windows 7 on up to 3 PCs. The pricing and delivery details of Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade and Windows 7 Family Pack has previously been leaked and reported from retailers.

Windows 7 Team blog has made an official announcement on Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade and Windows 7 Family Pack. Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack will be available starting on October 22nd, the day Windows 7 release to market, or until supplies last, in the US and other select markets. Thus, Windows 7 Family Pack will not be always available, and is quantity-limited and time-limited offer. The Family Pack can be used to install Windows 7 Home Premium on up to 3 computers. The price of Windows 7 Family Pack will be as follow:

US: USD $149.99
Canada: CAD $199.99

When comparing with standard Windows 7 prices for upgrade license, which costs individual upgrades from Vista or XP to Windows 7 Home Premium at US$119.99 per pc, Users who opt for this Family Pack will make a saving of more than US$200 for three licenses. Of course, the statement is only true if you miss out the Windows 7 pre-order discount offer. Of course, there is highly likely chance that there will be further discount from retailers on Family Pack price.

Windows 7 Home Premium Pack is also has less conditions attached when comparing with Windows Vista Family Pack, which only available for Windows Vista Ultimate owners.

Also check out more information and details on Windows 7 launch