How to UPGRADE to Win7 7260 RTM - NO Fresh Install !!!

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  1. derrettlee
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    Windows 7 7260 RTM
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    How to UPGRADE to Win7 7260 RTM - NO Fresh Install !!!


    How to UPGRADE to Win7 7260 RTM - You Do Not Have To Do A Fresh Install !!!

    In order to upgrade to 7260 from - ANY - previous version do the followings:
    1. extract iso to a folder
    2. right click on setup and properties
    3. on compatibility check run this program in compatibility mode and select vista sp2
    4. check also the option "Run this program as an administrator"
    5. run setup and enjoy

    I just did it and it works GREAT.

    The UPGRADE procedure takes about 2-1/2 hours.

    You Do Not Have To Do A Fresh Install To Get 7260 RTM.

    I UPGRADED from 7100 RC to 7260 RTM.
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  3. derrettlee
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    Windows 7 7260 RTM
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    If You UPGRADE You Do Not Have To Re-Install ALL Your APPS Again !!!!
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  4. Skrip
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
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    Can i Upgrade from Vista?
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  6. derrettlee
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    Windows 7 7260 RTM
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    I do not know if you could upgrade from Vista. There is a compatibility check the Upgrade goes through before it starts the Upgrade . It should tell you if it will let you Upgrade from Vista. Hope this helps.
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  7. Skrip
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
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    Ok thanks i will Try, But cant find the Download Link...
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  8. The Wise Vivi
    Posts : 49
    Windows 7 RC 7100 x64
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    derrettlee said:
    How to UPGRADE to Win7 7260 RTM - You Do Not Have To Do A Fresh Install !!!

    In order to upgrade to 7260 from - ANY - previous version do the followings:
    1. extract iso to a folder
    2. right click on setup and properties
    3. on compatibility check run this program in compatibility mode and select vista sp2
    4. check also the option "Run this program as an administrator"
    5. run setup and enjoy

    I just did it and it works GREAT.

    The UPGRADE procedure takes about 2-1/2 hours.

    You Do Not Have To Do A Fresh Install To Get 7260 RTM.

    I UPGRADED from 7100 RC to 7260 RTM.
    How come it takes so long to upgrade? Almost seems like it would be quicker just to do a fresh install. Please advise.
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  10. Studulike
    Posts : 214
    Windows 7 Build 7600 Laptop and desktop. Also OSX 10.5.7 and 10.6 Snow on Laptop
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    derrettlee said:
    How to UPGRADE to Win7 7260 RTM - You Do Not Have To Do A Fresh Install !!!

    In order to upgrade to 7260 from - ANY - previous version do the followings:
    1. extract iso to a folder
    2. right click on setup and properties
    3. on compatibility check run this program in compatibility mode and select vista sp2
    4. check also the option "Run this program as an administrator"
    5. run setup and enjoy

    I just did it and it works GREAT.

    The UPGRADE procedure takes about 2-1/2 hours.

    You Do Not Have To Do A Fresh Install To Get 7260 RTM.

    I UPGRADED from 7100 RC to 7260 RTM.

    I did actually post this some time ago on a different thread. I wish sometimes people would actually make an acknowlegement when the ifo is taken from elseware, especially on the same forum. lol

    https://www.sevenforums.com/general-d...0-leak-90.html
    Last edited by Studulike; 28 Jun 2009 at 00:19. Reason: link posted
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  11. JohnRich
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    Win7 RC
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    The method given for upgrading build 7100 to build 7260 did not work for me.
    It went through about 75 minutes of copying files, expanding files, etc. But right after it said Starting Services, I got the error "The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed..."
    Multiple reboots did not help. I had to use the go-back option to undo the upgrade.
    Any ideas what might be wrong?
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  12. derrettlee
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    Windows 7 7260 RTM
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    Sorry it did not work for you. It has worked fine for a lot of others. You are the first one, I know of, where it did not work. I am sorry again, however, I do not have any ideas for you.
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  13. matt_0978
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
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    JohnRich said:
    The method given for upgrading build 7100 to build 7260 did not work for me.
    It went through about 75 minutes of copying files, expanding files, etc. But right after it said Starting Services, I got the error "The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed..."
    Multiple reboots did not help. I had to use the go-back option to undo the upgrade.
    Any ideas what might be wrong?
    did the power get interrupted or something? have u tried running setup again?
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