The official launch for Microsoft’s new OS premiers on 22nd October 2009 with a series of events expected for about 7 days with Microsoft chief officials. Computer stores worldwide are awaiting a huge excitement and better sales than Windows Vista which is said to have been a great success for Microsoft.

The new operating system is said to be lighter and faster than Windows Vista which has faced lots of criticism for being slow and using up too much system resources. Microsoft has worked on a user interface that is familiar to Mac and Unix users to be able to tap into the users of its close competitors.

Windows 7 boots up more quickly and is designed to work on low cost portable machines known as netbooks.

Most analysts say that the launch is low key compared to previous product launches.

The pre-orders were costing as low as £49.99 while any Vista purchased after June of this year qualifies for a free upgrade. A Home Premium edition of the software will cost £79.99 until 1 January 2010, at which point it will go up to £99.99.

During the Beta or Trial period, Windows 7 has performed well and gained a lot of praise but being new one needs to be aware that like all software, new comes with more bugs.