Windows 7 Pre-orders Start at $49

Retailers are offering Microsoft Windows 7 upgrades for $49and $99 for a limited time. The Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade and Windows 7 Business upgrades are about the price you’ll be asked to pay once the new operating system is released on October 22.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgradeis what most home users will want to order. Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgradehas additional functionality designed for notebooks in business environments.

Several retailers, including Amazon.com, will be offering the discounted upgrades through July 11 or while supplies last.