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Windows Anytime Upgrade

Windows Anytime Upgrade is the easy way to get more features—watch this video to see how. (0:40)

No disks, no delays—and no leaving the house. With Windows Anytime Upgrade, you can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate—in as little as 10 minutes. That way, you get to take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs, files, and settings intact.

In the past, upgrading Windows could be a bit of a hassle. In Windows 7, the software you need comes preinstalled. You can buy an upgrade key online or from an authorized retail store. Learn more.

Windows Anytime Upgrade is only available for online purchase in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Find out about upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows Vista or Windows XP

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