Posted on 10/22/2009 5:55:55 PM PDT by papasmurf
HOW TO UPGRADE WINDOWS 7 BETA OR RC TO WINDOWS 7 RTM (RETAIL VERSION)
You can’t upgrade directly from a pre-release version—at least, not without a quick and easy workaround. Here is that workaround...
The Problem
Windows 7 checks whether or not the current version you are running is a pre-release copy, and prevents you from upgrading further. For reference purposes, this is the error you’ll see when you try and upgrade.
The Solution
The solution is to edit a file inside the Windows 7 DVD—which you’ll have to extract to the hard drive to proceed.
Once you’ve extract the files, browse down into the “sources” folder to find the cversion.ini file.
Once you’ve opened up the cversion.ini file, you’ll notice that the MinClient line has a value of 7233.0, and since the Windows 7 RC release is build 7100, you can understand why it’s not working.
All you need to do is change the MinClient value to something less than the current build you are using. For the RC release, you can change it to 7000.
Now you can simply launch the setup.exe file from within the folder, and do the upgrade directly from the hard drive. Once you’ve started the setup, click Install now.
Once you get to the type of installation screen, choose to Upgrade the existing install.
Once you reach the Compatibility Report screen (if it doesn’t show up at all, be happy about it), you’ll see the list of applications that probably won’t work once you upgrade. Realistically most of these apps will work just fine, but the important thing is that you’ll be able to upgrade.
Note: You could always smooth the upgrade process by removing any apps that have compatibility problems, before you do the upgrade.
At this point, the upgrade should start working, and will take a rather long time.
Important Notes
There are a few important things to keep in mind when you are upgrading to the final version:
Happy upgrading!
Thanks for the info.
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Yes, but...
A. It’s free.
B. It’s easier for the non techies among us. ;)
With respect, I would not recommend PCmover. It seems like a good solution for upgrading but we have experimented with it in our shop with some, shall we say, unpredictable results. Results that would certainly stump the average user.
If you do try it, backup your data first.
I recommend a clean install of Windows 7 for best results. I say that after thousands of hours spent installing and configuring operating systems.
Once you have your system configured the way you like, then use a disk imaging software to take a ‘snapshot’ of your drive for easy system recovery later.
Windows 7 will be around for a while and the malware situation is worsening so your recovery disk will come in handy going forward.
Non-techies generally don’t upgrade their OS in the first place. They “upgrade” when they buy a brand new computer.
I would recommend to do a new install for most people. Windows historically isn’t good a getting rid of old junk. The best way to clean your registry, ever!
Are you sure you’re meaning Application Mover (fundac software)? I’ve used it and had problems with it.
But, I’ve not had any issues with PC Mover by laplink.
As with anything, YMMV.
anyone have any feedback how it behaves on an older XP pro machine?
I have a machne that came with VISTA installed- it sucked so bad I spent 2 weeks finding drivers to make XP work on it. It runs about two or three times faster.
Any idea how Win7 runs on a machine like this?
I mean PCmover.
Moving applications is a tough thing to do. Many have tried, none have succeeded in creating an app that handles it well enough for the average user.
‘Upgrading’ your operating system can be fraught with problems, large and small, some of which will lay dormant for some time before being revealed.
With the millions of lines of code involved it is best to give your operating system a fighting chance with a clean install.
You probably wouldn’t want to use the phrase ‘Murphy’s Law’ and the word ‘computer’ in the same sentence. That would be redundant.
Spend your time and money on better things. Do a clean install and create a recovery disk. You’ll be glad you did.
Windows 7, while better than Vista, does need to have, at least, 2 gigabytes of Ram, and a modern processor.
On your XP box, what is the processor? If you don’t know the best way to find out and post it is to go to ...
Start
Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Information
On the very first page you see, System Summary, select all and copy and paste that into a post.
Already hacked.
Many thanks and a BTT. Just slicked the work laptop and went to 64-bit. At last! I can use that last GB of RAM!
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