Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced the retail chain will offer Windows 7. Customers will be able to purchase the highly anticipated software starting today at any one of the more than 1,100 Office Depot retail store locations throughout the country, or online at www.officedepot.com/windows7.

Customers who currently own a PC can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium for only $119.99 or Windows 7 Professional for only $199.99. To help customers select the software that is right for them, Office Depot store associates have undergone Windows 7 training, making Office Depot the smart destination for the purchase of Windows 7 software or a Windows 7-based PC.

As part of the Windows 7 launch, Office Depot customers can take advantage of the following FREE deals worth over $1,400:

• Free Installation of Windows 7 no matter where a customer purchases the product (Valid 10/22/09 – 1/2/10.)
• Over $1,000 worth of software, after instant, mail-in and/or upgrade savings, when purchased with any Windows 7 or Microsoft Office software (Valid 10/22/09 – 12/26/09.)
• Coupon book with over $300 in storewide savings when a customer purchases Windows 7 (valid 10/22/09 – 11/21/09.)
• Free online tutorials to help customers get started using Windows 7

“Office Depot is very excited about the nationwide launch of Windows 7, and we are providing unbelievable deals and value bundles for Office Depot customers looking to purchase the software or a new Windows 7-based PC,” said Steve Mahurin, Executive Vice President of Merchandising for Office Depot. “And to take it a step further, Office Depot will be offering customers the option to purchase service and support plans through Tech Depot Services that will help to correctly install, customize and optimize Windows 7 according to the specific needs of each customer.”

Office Depot’s Tech Depot Services offers the following support for Windows 7 customers:

• Windows 7 data backup service
  • Office Depot will transfer all of your computer’s data onto an external hard drive before installing Windows 7 ($29.99)
• Windows 7 optimization and protection services ($59.99)
• Personalized, 1-on-1 Windows 7 tech support for 90 days, including 1,500 how-to tutorials to help guide you through Windows 7. Available 24/7. ($59.99)

Office Depot is also unveiling an expanded selection of PCs, including Netbook and Notebook computers from HP, Toshiba, Acer, Sony, and MSI, that are pre-installed with Windows 7.

Overview of Windows 7:

• Work the way you want. Windows 7 delivers the fundamental performance, reliability and security features that people expect — and it is designed to be compatible with the same hardware, applications and device drivers as Windows Vista. New features will help protect privacy and data, make it easier to keep a PC running smoothly, and enable quicker recovery from problems.

• Make everyday tasks faster and easier. Windows 7 streamlines and simplifies the tasks people do most often. Improved navigation, a new taskbar and a streamlined user interface put commonly used resources within easy reach. Sharing data across all PCs and devices will be easier at home, in the office or on the go. Windows 7 and Windows Live will help users stay connected to the people and things they care about, and Internet Explorer 8 will offer a faster, safer and more productive Web experience.

• Make new things possible. Windows 7 offers more choice in how users interact with their PCs, such as through multi-touch gestures. With Device Stage, Windows 7 enables people to get more from the devices they use most often with their PC, such as cameras, phones and printers. Windows 7 also makes it easier to use home audio-video systems and other networked media devices to play music, watch videos and display photos that reside on Windows-based PCs. And Windows 7 offers more options than ever to customize and personalize Windows-based PCs with styles that match the user’s personality.

For more information or to purchase Windows 7, visit your local Office Depot retail store location or www.officedepot.com/windows7.

About Office Depot

Every day, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,604 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.6 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $14.5 billion, and employs about 42,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 48 countries.

Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com.