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Windows 7 RC

  • 20-08-2009 9:31am
    #1
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,658 ✭✭✭


    Hi everyone

    I have just bought a self build PC. I'm wondering if I install the Windows 7 RC now will the upgrade version work if I buy it, or will I have to buy the Windows 7 full version. :confused:


Comments

  • #2
    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    You'll have to buy the full version.


  • #3
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,658 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    If in install Vista, then the RC. When the final version is released could I just pay for the upgrade ??


  • #4
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    nslattery1974 wrote: »
    If in install Vista, then the RC. When the final version is released could I just pay for the upgrade ??

    Nope, or at least not according to what MS have said. If you were to install the RC, then downgrade to Vista, you could probably use the upgrade version. But then you're getting more hassle than is realistically worth bothering with.


  • #5
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    No upgrade versions of Win7 will be sold in Europe, only full versions, so that's a format and reinstall. It's something to do with the EU ruling against Microsoft. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's my understanding of it.
    You may be able to source an upgrade version from the states though. In any case the RC versions cannot be upgraded to the full version when it's released. You'll have to da a format and full install.


  • #6
    Arcto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭Arcto


    F-F-F-F-FORMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!

    I need a new OS but decided against getting the beta of W7 as you will need to format next march. Blow that.


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  • #7
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,975 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Full Retails had just gone previously for $50 a pop. Kicking myself for not getting one. But the Family PAck is slated to be at launch for $150 and will include 3 full Retail licenses anyway: Windows 7 Home Prem.


  • #8
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    Arcto wrote: »
    F-F-F-F-FORMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!

    I need a new OS but decided against getting the beta of W7 as you will need to format next march. Blow that.
    Stall the ball there for a second, I'm going to have to format and reinstall the official version when it comes out?


  • #9
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    ScumLord wrote: »
    Stall the ball there for a second, I'm going to have to format and reinstall the official version when it comes out?

    Correct. It's no secret though.


  • #10
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,975 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Pfft. formatting is painless tbh.


  • #11
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    Overheal wrote: »
    Pfft. formatting is painless tbh.
    Reinstalling everything isn't. :mad:


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  • #12
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    ScumLord wrote: »
    Reinstalling everything isn't. :mad:

    Well, there's a reason it's a release candidate given away for free and not the final commercial release. If you don't want hassle and ultimately reinstalls, you shouldn't be using it. I'm pretty sure they were open about this when the RC was first made available, though I could be wrong. I know that when the RC was made available they strongly encouraged people to reinstall rather than try to upgrade from the beta versions.


  • #13
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    I never read small print, my own fault. I just assumed all I'd need to do is buy the license and register it up.


  • #14
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,442 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    ScumLord wrote: »
    I never read small print, my own fault. I just assumed all I'd need to do is buy the license and register it up.
    LOL


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