What's the best way to migrate from Win 7 beta RC to Win 7 Pro?

[McGrath]

It's time to get rid of Win 7 Beta.
What's the best way to migrate from Win 7 beta RC to Win 7 Pro?
Thanks for any advice.

Jdr

 

[Bill Yanaire, ESQ]

Backup any data you have.

Install Windows 7 Pro as new installation and wipe out current partition.

 

[Andrew]

It's time to get rid of Win 7 Beta.
What's the best way to migrate from Win 7 beta RC to Win 7 Pro?
Thanks for any advice.

Jdr

http://windows7news.com/2009/07/28/upgrading-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/

 

[Bill Yanaire, ESQ]

Said it backwards.

Wipe out current partition during the install of Windows 7 Pro, then proceed
with "new installation". This is the best way.

 

[McGrath]

Said it backwards.

Wipe out current partition during the install of Windows 7 Pro, then
proceed with "new installation". This is the best way.

THANK YOU!
I'll do it after backing up my data.
Thanks

Jdr

 

[McGrath]

http://windows7news.com/2009/07/28/upgrading-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/

Thank you for the link, and I'm a way to do the job...
Jdr

 

[Fishface]

http://windows7news.com/2009/07/28/upgrading-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/

Similarly, there was a .cfg file in the beta that could be changed which allowed
one to choose whether to install Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate.
7-Zip was able to extract the .iso into a folder where the file could be modified.

I had created a DVD from the original .iso and ImgBurn was able to extract the
boot image into an .ima file and save it. Presumably, you could just extract the
boot image from your installation disk. I then told ImgBurn to create a DVD from
the folder. The Advanced tab has the option to create a bootable disk and has a
place for specifying the .ima file. The Advanced tab is also where you can extract
the boot image and save it as an .ima. It was all trial and error, but it worked.

 

[McGrath]

Similarly, there was a .cfg file in the beta that could be changed which
allowed
one to choose whether to install Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate.
7-Zip was able to extract the .iso into a folder where the file could be
modified.

I had created a DVD from the original .iso and ImgBurn was able to extract
the
boot image into an .ima file and save it. Presumably, you could just
extract the
boot image from your installation disk. I then told ImgBurn to create a
DVD from
the folder. The Advanced tab has the option to create a bootable disk and
has a
place for specifying the .ima file. The Advanced tab is also where you
can extract
the boot image and save it as an .ima. It was all trial and error, but it
worked.

Would coping the "Libraries" which contain Documents, Pictures, Music and
Video
from drive C:\ to drive E:\ - be sufficient, then I could copy these
Folders
"Documents, Pictures, Music and Video" - separately to a newly and fresh
installed
Windows 7 Pro ?

 

[VistaSir]

http://windows7news.com/2009/07/28/upgrading-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/

Andrew,
There is something on this site ??? when I click on the link the window
freezes
for quite a long time... and then it says "Not Responding"...

 

[Fishface]

Would coping the "Libraries" which contain Documents, Pictures, Music and
Video from drive C:\ to drive E:\ - be sufficient, then I could copy these
Folders "Documents, Pictures, Music and Video" - separately to a newly and
fresh installed Windows 7 Pro ?

I imagine that would get some stuff, but...

Click the start button and type-in the word "transfer." At least on mine, there
is a wizard which will offer to transfer you files, asking if this is your old or new
computer. I imagine that would work, but always have a backup. Macrium
Reflect Free works well to save an image of your disk which you can restore
at will. http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp

 

[McGrath]

I imagine that would get some stuff, but...

Click the start button and type-in the word "transfer." At least on mine,
there
is a wizard which will offer to transfer you files, asking if this is your
old or new
computer. I imagine that would work, but always have a backup. Macrium
Reflect Free works well to save an image of your disk which you can
restore
at will. http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp

Providing you have an old and a new computer. Matter
is more complex if you have only one computer and only
two hard drives. An old C:\ must become a new C:\.
What you left with is just drive D:\ to do all your
backup. But it's already been done. Almost with
no problems..
Thanks to ALL for your contribution.

 

[JessicaD]

McGrath,

While most people who tested Windows 7 have now moved to the final version, some are still running the Release Candidate. If you haven’t moved yet, it’s time to replace the RC. Starting on March 1, 2010 your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Your work will not be saved during the shutdown. The Windows 7 RC will fully expire on June 1, 2010. Your PC running the Windows 7 RC will continue shutting down every two hours and your files won’t be saved during shutdown. In addition, your wallpaper will change to a solid black background with a persistent message on your desktop. You’ll also get periodic notifications that Windows isn’t genuine. That means your PC may no longer be able to obtain optional updates or downloads requiring genuine Windows validation. To avoid interruption, please reinstall a prior version of Windows or move to Windows 7. In either case, you’ll need to do a custom (clean) install to replace the RC. As with any clean installation, you’ll need to back up your data then reinstall your applications and restore the data. For more details about replacing the RC, see the Knowledge Base article KB 971767 available here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971767. For more information, visit the Window 7 Forum available here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro/. Thanks again for helping us test Windows 7.

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team