Is 7264 worth upgrading from 7229?

View Poll Results: Is it worth it?

Voters
64. You may not vote on this poll
  • Yes

    37 57.81%
  • No

    27 42.19%
Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast

  1. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 x64 :)
       #11

    For me absolutely yes! I was getting BSODs all over the place with the 7232 build! So far win 7264 runs perfectly! PowerISO is lightning fast, not like in the older builds!
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 x64 :)
       #12

    CoolZone said:
    Tried updating from 7229 X64 and it does not let me!

    "You can’t upgrade this prerelease version of Windows 7. Go online to see how to install Windows 7 and keep your files and settings. "

    I have been upgrading since 7100 and now it does not work.
    You have to modify the cversion.ini file from the image (SOURCES folder) to something like this to be able to upgrade:

    [HostBuild]
    MinClient=7077.0
    MinServer=7000.0
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 16
    vista Ultimate 64bit/Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #13

    CoolZone said:
    Tried updating from 7229 X64 and it does not let me!

    "You can’t upgrade this prerelease version of Windows 7. Go online to see how to install Windows 7 and keep your files and settings. "

    I have been upgrading since 7100 and now it does not work.
    one simple solution is to run setup.exe in compatabilty mode (vista SP2)
    you will get some rubbish about losing your ultimate extras and have to re-start, then all will work fine from there on.....
    Ps you will prob have to mount the image or copy the files to your hard disk for it to work properly.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 115
    Windows 7
       #14

    So you have to modify files to UPGRADE to this version from 7229 64?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 x64 :)
       #15

    gizbug said:
    So you have to modify files to UPGRADE to this version from 7229 64?
    Yes! One tiny text file! If you remember to upgrade from the beta to the RC you had to do the same thing!
      My Computer


  6. mtp
    Posts : 96
    Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 , W7 ultimate x64
       #16

    No


    gizbug said:
    So you have to modify files to UPGRADE to this version from 7229 64?
    I upgraded from 7229x64 just by running in SP2 compatibility mode without changing files.

    Mark
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 201
    Windows 7 RTM x86/x64
    Thread Starter
       #17

    I wouldn't ever do an upgrade via the software.. Only a clean install for me.

    Looks like I am gonna do it...

    If it looks good on the lappy, I'll do it on the media server.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 1,011
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail)
       #18

    Upgrade installs from prior builds of 7 to later builds have been working quite excellently for me on my rig. Having done several of them by now, I'm quite happy with the results and the ease.

    I do have to clean up a few little things after each upgrade is completed, such as reinstalling a couple of security apps, and a driver or two, but it's far easier than doing a clean install. MS has really improved the upgrade outcome, imo, and upgrades now work very well indeed.

    That said, I'll probably still clean install the final golden RTM version, although I'm now not convinced it's really necessary if upgrading from a prior version of 7.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 115
    Windows 7
       #19

    Flawless upgrade from 7229. Only thing I have to reinstall after each upgrade is my Auzentech Prelude drivers for soundcard.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 201
    Windows 7 RTM x86/x64
    Thread Starter
       #20

    The fresh install on my laptop went so well that I am going to do it on my media center tonight..

    Thanks guys, good call!

    Tony
      My Computer


 
Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:32.
Find Us