windows 7 RC question

[Spongo]

or can i simply buy a code after windows 7 releases to plug in so i don't have to reinstall?

 

[Athena]

You have to reinstall. An activated copy of the RC will qualify for an upgrade license but you will have to do a "custom" installation and create a new Windows installation then re-install all of your applications.

 

[Spongo]

ah...thanks! I'm just going to wait for the release of win7 so i dont have to reinstall all my apps. thanks, again.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Athena
You have to reinstall. An activated copy of the RC will qualify for an upgrade license but you will have to do a "custom" installation and create a new Windows installation then re-install all of your applications.

You sure about that?

 

[skriefal]

Microsoft has stated that the Windows 7 Upgrade discs will allow upgrades from the Windows 7 RC.

 

[Athena]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
You sure about that?

Yes I am. From the Microsoft Windows 7 FAQ:

"Can I upgrade from the RC to the final version of Windows 7?

When you install the final version of Windows 7, you'll need to do a clean installation. So plan on backing up your data then reinstalling your applications and restoring your data. "

Originally posted by: skriefal
Microsoft has stated that the Windows 7 Upgrade discs will allow upgrades from the Windows 7 RC.

What Microsoft has said is that an activated copy of the RC will qualify for an upgrade license...but you can't do an in-place upgrade from anything but Vista.