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Kryogenix New user 8 posts Posted: 23/08/2009 10:08 PM

As most of us by now have been using the Release Candidate version of win7 when the 'full version' comes out will there be an upgrade choice so we dont have to reinstall everything again (with the RC version i have had to re-install office, nero, adobe acrobat so far havent checked a lot of my other apps yet) if we have to re-install everything once win 7 comes out it may stop some people from buying it. i cant remember if microsoft had this option for any of the earler versions of windows

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AndyCee New user 162 posts Posted: 23/08/2009 11:08 PM

I believe there will be an option, but not what you're looking for. Some things to consider are: 1) The RC is for Windows 7 Ultimate, so you may only be able to upgrade to Ultimate ($$$) 2) Upgrades are never as clean as fresh installs. This applies to any OS in my experience. 3) I don't believe any settings or info actually remain installed, though they sit in a "Windows.old" folder. Here are a few references I found searching Google. http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/08/upgrade-windows-7-rc-to-the-final-rtm-release/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/14/microsoft-confirms-windows-7-rc-upgrade-rules/

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Kryogenix New user 8 posts Posted: 24/08/2009 3:08 PM	cool thanks i went to the first link and it showed me how to change some settings so that the win7 RTM will upgrade over the RC but still keep my installed programs such as office and nero If it means that i have to get ultimate then i guess i have to i just hope that M$ drops the price a little bit more (dont know if i can afford $400+ on my wages) KRYO "Never buy a car you can't push"
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||!/\/\ New user 1 posts Posted: 27/08/2009 9:08 AM	Can't register the Windows 7 RC supplied on the September coverdisk. Microsoft's web site won't supply a key.
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Kryogenix New user 8 posts Posted: 27/08/2009 10:08 PM

here's what i did to get mine put in cd and click on [Windows 7 Release Candidate} under Registration details click on the first link which is [http://technet.microsoft.com/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx (for IT Pros)] deppending os screen size scroll dow to the box titled "Select the Windows 7 RC version you want a product key for" select english for the 32 bit version and click the [>] *see bottom of post* you will be asked to sign in to your "Windows Live ID" Sign in Answer the few questions aked by microsoft and click [continue] You are then sent a verification e-mail to the account you used go to your email inbox and there will be a message from microsoft labeled "Verification Email" Open it and click on the link to verify the you own the email addy Email verification done... click [Continue] Congratulations you now have a Product key for Windows 7 RC (Dont forget to save and print the webpage for when you install Win7RC) *I used the 32 bit version, dont know if APC supplied both versions so you might be able to select 64 bit instead* Hope this helps KRYO "Never buy a car you can't push"

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MikeB955 New user 1 posts Posted: 01/09/2009 4:09 PM	HI Am i correct taht only the 32 bit version was on the September DVD, no 64 version of Win 7
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Kryogenix New user 8 posts Posted: 06/09/2009 2:09 AM	i think so i dont know how to tell the difference
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SnapCount Thats right.. hide your chickens New user 9 posts Posted: 19/10/2009 8:10 PM	Any chance that we can get the x64 version put on a future cover disc?
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allendave New user 1 posts Posted: 20/10/2009 6:10 AM	its true, upgrading to win7 requires to reinstall everything again unlike windows xp only the OS is going to replace only depends to the owner if wants to change everything, see essays from some professional technicians.
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