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Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7
said by ThaDark1  :Ok so I'm running Windows 7 RC that was released to the public. If I get the upgrade to WIndows 7 I won't have to do a complete reinstall right?
The rule of thumb with any beta or RC version is to uninstall it or, in the case of an OS, do a clean install. There are usually significant changes between RC and RTM that will cause problems if the older bits are present.
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Technogeez
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If you're running XP or Vista, you're eligible.
All Windows "upgrade" disks offer the option of "clean" installs, meaning the whole OS is on the disk.
You might be asked for proof that you own a licensed copy of Windows during the install, but most likely they'll just let you proceed with a clean install by entering the product key on your download or in the package with the DVD.
Win 7 will require a newly formatted HD for XP, in that it creates a protected system partition on the HD, something XP didn't do (that apparently Vista did).
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floydb_1982
join:2004-08-25
Kent, WA | reply to fishacura
I always like buying any new Microsoft operating system as they come out. Buying operating system's from Microsoft is a well worth investment. |
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floydb_1982
join:2004-08-25
Kent, WA | reply to ThaDark1
Last I heard was that all beta version's of 7 were set to expire some this year. So I don't think you'll be able to an upgrade of the actual final product. Your better off just to call up Microsoft and ask them this. |
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floydb_1982
join:2004-08-25
Kent, WA | reply to Technogeez
I've never heard of an OS creating a protected system partition on the hard drive before. Does creating a protected system partition require an extra hard drive? It this something with Microsoft? |
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floydb_1982
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On my last custom built computer it had Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition. I formatted the hard drive. Then I started up the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation. The first thing it did was check the hard drive for a previous licensed version of XP or 2000. When it found nothing the installation was completely 100% denied. So I ended up having to reinstall Windows XP Professional just to get the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation to run. |
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thedragonmas
join:2007-12-28
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said by floydb_1982 :I've never heard of an OS creating a protected system partition on the hard drive before. Does creating a protected system partition require an extra hard drive? It this something with Microsoft? »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_partitioning
google is your friend. |
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ThaDark1
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Newton, IA | reply to floydb_1982
I'm not using the Beta. I'm using the RC which doesn't expire until next year in June if I'm correct. |
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Technogeez
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said by floydb_1982 :On my last custom built computer it had Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition. I formatted the hard drive. Then I started up the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation. The first thing it did was check the hard drive for a previous licensed version of XP or 2000. When it found nothing the installation was completely 100% denied. So I ended up having to reinstall Windows XP Professional just to get the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation to run. As Microsoft is advertising, only upgrades from XP will require the clean install; Vista will be supported as a direct upgrade.
"Running Windows Vista?
If you have Windows Vista, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. You can do a clean install (back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications) or an in -place upgrade (Windows 7 installs over Windows Vista).
Running Earlier Versions?
If you have Windows XP or Windows 2000, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. But you must back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications. "
»store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Wi···B0F9E641
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ender7074
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said by ThaDark1 :I'm not using the Beta. I'm using the RC which doesn't expire until next year in June if I'm correct. RC is still a beta version. You may not have to format but I would assume that you do and get any backups done before running the install.
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Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7
said by floydb_1982 :When you buy any edition of Windows 7 full or upgrade in the box you get two DVD disc's one is the 32-bit and the other being the 64-bit. It was that way for Windows Vista as well. Actually my Vista Premium upgrade DVD (retail) was 32 bit only. Had to pay shipping for the 64 bit version. |
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ThaDark1
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| reply to floydb_1982
Looking like I'm gonna have to do a clean install anyways because if you didn't know it the RC is the "Ultimate" version of Windows 7. I may not even be able to do the upgrade as I don't own Vista. I went from XP Pro tp the Win 7 RC.
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| reply to floydb_1982
Microsoft should give out a little more knowledge about the "upgrading" process.
As I understand it, the install w/ Windows 7 media will be a clean install, then only way the upgrade comes into play is that I'll need the key from my XP installation.
I have always avoided "Upgrades" as it has the connation to me that it ISN'T a clean install, that it will just take the existing OS and morph it into the next version. Top that with all the horror stories you've heard about that process going awry, and you can see why I wouldn't want to do it. The fact that this isn't the case should be made known, as I doubt I am the only one to think this way.
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Koil
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Oh, and I bought Windows Premium...I am 99% sure it will cover my needs quite nicely. |
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ggma1126
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Claymont, DE | reply to floydb_1982
preordered 2 copies for office (my laptop and another manager) from bestbuy |
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mr_boodog
join:2008-08-12
Grand Rapids, MN
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floyd,
There is a way to do a clean install of Vista using the upgrade disk. It is kind of a pain (it takes going through the install twice), but I was successful when I followed the steps required.
here is one of many links that describes the process:
»www.winsupersite.com/showcase/wi···lean.asp
With windows 7, this issue will go away, you can do a clean install with the upgrade disk as long as you have media of a valid, upgradeable OS. |
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