Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade

Mac Daddy · Jul 6, 2009, 11:58 PM

Going from Windows Vista to Windows 7 is relatively straightforward. So one might think that moving from a pre-release version of Windows 7 to the final version would also be simple.

One would be wrong.

That's because the upgrade versions of the Windows operating system (the cheapest way to move to the final version) check for a previous paid version of Windows on the drive. That means, if a user did a clean installation of Windows 7 on their test system (as recommended by Microsoft), that same user will have to back up their data, reinstall their original operating system (XP or Vista), then install Windows 7, restore their data, and then reinstall their applications.
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Source: CNET

Tyrsonswood · Jul 7, 2009, 12:04 AM

Sorry....... but that's just too funny.

**dj_stick** · Jul 7, 2009, 12:05 AM

that's why if you're using a "test" OS, you keep your other OS installed on a seperate drive aswell

Mac Daddy · Jul 7, 2009, 12:09 AM

Exactly guys I just posted the article

Tyrsonswood · Jul 7, 2009, 12:19 AM

Not "shooting the messenger" Mac.......

Mac Daddy · Jul 7, 2009, 12:42 AM

Ya I know Ty just posting back that you guys caught what I did reading it

Lowfat · Jul 7, 2009, 02:20 AM

That is pretty lame. So it isn't possible to a clean install with W7 without XP or Vista installed previously? Uber lame.

OldBuzzard · Jul 7, 2009, 04:41 AM

Let's see...I'm getting WIN 7 Premium Upgrade pre-ordered for 99.00, and I'm supposed to bitch about having to do a 15 min. re-install* of Vista or XP?

I swear, if it was raining $100.00 bills, there would be people that would bitch because they had to bend down to pick them up.

For those that are bitching about it, go buy the FULL version and STFU.

*Yes, you CAN do an install of Vista or XP in about 15 mins. if you install it from a flash drive.

Judas · Jul 7, 2009, 05:30 PM

why would testers complain about this?

did they not expect at least a format/reinstall?

I mean seriously, why even do an upgraded install..... i find more machines royally wigged out due to doing that....

best install is a fresh install..... no upgrade crap

Erroneus · Jul 7, 2009, 08:10 PM

Actually it is possible to upgrade from a rc version to RTM. It's not officially supported, but a small tweak make's it possible.

Though I hardly can advise on upgrading, do a clean install, which every tester should know and if not... well stay the FUCK away from a test version of an OS.

Robert McClelland · Jul 7, 2009, 08:19 PM

LoL I don't mine freash upgrade installed I just order my windows 7 upgrade

well my bro did I give him 50 bucks later for it hehe.

mkk · Jul 7, 2009, 08:43 PM

Been there, done that. *cough*
Using the "Windows Easy Transfer" feature helps, but just to be sure it's best to back up your whole Users folder, ProgramData, and Program Files folder(s) manually as well. So much software and games are spreading their stuff around wildly these days. But Windows Easy Transfer saves quite a bit of time and frustration.

Jul 6, 2009, 11:58 PM	#1
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade Going from Windows Vista to Windows 7 is relatively straightforward. So one might think that moving from a pre-release version of Windows 7 to the final version would also be simple. One would be wrong. That's because the upgrade versions of the Windows operating system (the cheapest way to move to the final version) check for a previous paid version of Windows on the drive. That means, if a user did a clean installation of Windows 7 on their test system (as recommended by Microsoft), that same user will have to back up their data, reinstall their original operating system (XP or Vista), then install Windows 7, restore their data, and then reinstall their applications. _______________ Source: CNET __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jul 7, 2009, 12:09 AM	Thread Starter #4
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade Exactly guys I just posted the article __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jul 7, 2009, 12:42 AM	Thread Starter #6
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade Ya I know Ty just posting back that you guys caught what I did reading it __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jul 7, 2009, 02:20 AM	#7
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade That is pretty lame. So it isn't possible to a clean install with W7 without XP or Vista installed previously? Uber lame. __________________

Jul 7, 2009, 04:41 AM	#8
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade Let's see...I'm getting WIN 7 Premium Upgrade pre-ordered for 99.00, and I'm supposed to bitch about having to do a 15 min. re-install* of Vista or XP? I swear, if it was raining $100.00 bills, there would be people that would bitch because they had to bend down to pick them up. For those that are bitching about it, go buy the FULL version and STFU. *Yes, you CAN do an install of Vista or XP in about 15 mins. if you install it from a flash drive. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Jul 7, 2009, 08:10 PM	#10
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade Actually it is possible to upgrade from a rc version to RTM. It's not officially supported, but a small tweak make's it possible. Though I hardly can advise on upgrading, do a clean install, which every tester should know and if not... well stay the FUCK away from a test version of an OS. __________________

Jul 7, 2009, 08:19 PM	#11
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,668 Rep Power: 196 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade LoL I don't mine freash upgrade installed I just order my windows 7 upgrade well my bro did I give him 50 bucks later for it hehe. __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://www.speedtest.net/result/1949536385.png correct the correct one now

Jul 7, 2009, 08:43 PM	#12
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 testers have long path to upgrade Been there, done that. cough Using the "Windows Easy Transfer" feature helps, but just to be sure it's best to back up your whole Users folder, ProgramData, and Program Files folder(s) manually as well. So much software and games are spreading their stuff around wildly these days. But Windows Easy Transfer saves quite a bit of time and frustration.