RTM change over to retail in october


  1. sillyshy
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    RTM change over to retail in october


    I use the RTM and I was told by my it that the keys won't be ready till Mid October so when the Retail comes out how do you upgrade without doing a fresh install?
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  3. zigzag3143
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    sillyshy said:
    I use the RTM and I was told by my it that the keys won't be ready till Mid October so when the Retail comes out how do you upgrade without doing a fresh install?
    Silly

    Just type your key into your current install. Clean install is much prefered by microsoft and us.
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  4. sillyshy
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    Ok but will I need to obtain the retail version like what is different between 7600 and retail?

    zigzag3143 said:
    Silly

    Just type your key into your current install. Clean install is much prefered by microsoft and us.
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  6. Tews
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    There is no difference between 7600.16385 and the upcoming retail version ...
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  7. poin2
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    sillyshy said:
    Ok but will I need to obtain the retail version like what is different between 7600 and retail?
    "Retail" is printed to a disc and put in a box, then it's placed on a shelf and sold in a store.

    If you purchase the upgrade discs, they'll need to see an activated/genuine prior Windows installation to go in in the first place. Otherwise there's no difference on the software level.
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