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    Will I be able to re-install Win 7 RC at this point?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by C E Jones, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. C E Jones

    C E Jones Notebook Consultant

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    Problems have been piling up with my Win 7 system so I want to wipe the hard drive and reinstall Win 7 from the disc. I'm just wondering whether the disc might have timed out due to the upcoming official release. Will i have any problems re-loading the OS?
     
    C E Jones, Oct 15, 2009
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Nope. You just can't download a new copy of it or get a new key for it any more. It should work fine for you to reinstall your copy, though. You should also be able to install the actual Windows 7 release over your current Windows RC, too.
     
    Pitabred, Oct 15, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    It'll work just fine up. I think March is when the 2 hour autorestart starts to kick in.....
     
    surfasb, Oct 15, 2009
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    i do beleive keys are still available but you are just unable to download it anymore...
     
    mtarm1, Oct 16, 2009
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    Not without modifying the "from version file" in the iso of win7 rtm.
     
    andygb40, Oct 16, 2009
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    While possible, I'd advise against it. For one, this upgrade process is untested. A lot like getting into bed without protection.
     
    surfasb, Oct 16, 2009
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Well I did this last night (upgraded RC7100 to 7 Pro)...and for me it wasn't as serious as your last comment there. I had nothing to lose so it wasn't a biggy. Okay well I did have stuff to lose but I was confident of my sources' steps/procedures.
    The person mentions in that link that you wouldn't be able to retain your Data and speaks of the Windows.old folder but I retained all my Data and Programs and there was no Windows.old folder.
     
    makaveli72, Oct 16, 2009
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