Uprading from 7100 to 7260

[hugo19941994]

Hi,

I want to know if it's possible to upgrade from the first RC release to the newest possible release (7260 right?).

Can I upgrade? If I can, should I upgrade directly to the newest version, or should I progressively upgrade it? What activation/serial code should I put? From which site can I download it, and know it's the real file?

Thanks, Hugo

 

[antalgebra]

Nope.

7100's (BETA) can't get to 7200's (RC1) as the upg bits have/will never be developed.

 

[Uber Philf]

Your better off doing a fresh format, and working from there, upgrades reek havoc on your system further down the line, which will eventually result in a fresh format. i say back up your important files, and format.

 

[antalgebra]

Your better off doing a fresh format, and working from there, upgrades reek havoc on your system further down the line, which will eventually result in a fresh format. i say back up your important files, and format.

This was very true with all Downlevel's, XP/Vista and before, M$ didn't quite perfect it.

Although with the recent UPG innovations, thier' awsome in 7. (I've upgraded almost every build since 7201, and had to fresh install at 7228 for the same issue hugo is having) It takes a bit longer, but saves massive amounts of time; and are surprisingly reliable. I've yet to see any side effects of upgrading from vista, and within builds/versions of win 7, other than to get a fresh-install feeling without re-installing programs.

Philf, give it a try, and let us know if you can come across any down-turns, Im quite interested.

Thanks,
Ant

 

[zigzag3143]

upgrading

Hi,

I want to know if it's possible to upgrade from the first RC release to the newest possible release (7260 right?).

Can I upgrade? If I can, should I upgrade directly to the newest version, or should I progressively upgrade it? What activation/serial code should I put? From which site can I download it, and know it's the real file?

Thanks, Hugo

you can upgrade from 7100 to 7260 (32bit) but it is strongly prefered to do a clean install. You need to get an RC serial number from MS. its free

Ken

 

[antalgebra]

you can upgrade from 7100 to 7260 (32bit) but it is strongly prefered to do a clean install. You need to get an RC serial number from MS. its free

Ken

Sorry Ziggy, cant go from 7100 to 7260...

Also, have we yet found any adverse action from upgrading with 7?

 

[hugo19941994]

My current version is 64 bit - even if it's possible to upgrade, could I upgrade it to a 32 bit environment?

Tomorrow morning I will try to upgrade, and if I can't I will do a fresh install - So I can use the same serial number I used to install 7100 (downloaded from M$ RC website)?

 

[sup3rsprt]

Sorry Ziggy, cant go from 7100 to 7260...

Well, someone posted a trick. Run setup in compatibility mode for Vista and you can upgrade from 7100 to 7260. I haven't tried it myself though.

hugo, if you want to switch between 64 and 32 bit, you will need to do a clean install. As for the product key, I'm not sure if the RC key works but I think it will.

 

[antalgebra]

My current version is 64 bit - even if it's possible to upgrade, could I upgrade it to a 32 bit environment?

Tomorrow morning I will try to upgrade, and if I can't I will do a fresh install - So I can use the same serial number I used to install 7100 (downloaded form M$ RC website)?

Nope, sorry; no cross-architectures

 

[antalgebra]

Well, someone posted a trick. Run setup in compatibility mode for Vista and you can upgrade from 7100 to 7260. I haven't tried it myself though.

hugo, if you want to switch between 64 and 32 bit, you will need to do a clean install. As for the product key, I'm not sure if the RC key works but I think it will.

Hmm, Ill give that a try... thanks!

 

[hugo19941994]

Then I will install the latest x64 build:
6.1.7232.0.winmain.090610-1900 // Leaked June 15, 2009 (x64 as VHD file)

 

[Mark Phelps]

Compatibility mode trick works. Upgraded from 7201 to 7260 without any problems.

 

[Uber Philf]

Lets hope your trouble free down the track...

 

[abseh1]

shipping date

Question?

If you order the actual upgrade version (i.e. Windows7 Home Premium) from MS or a listed vender

Are the DVDs available and how long is the shipping date

I see the reduced price offer is now between 26 Jun and 11 July or until the supply is exhausted

Thanks in advance for any info

 

[hugo19941994]

I'm downloading via bittorrent Win7 7232 by SoLoR. Is it a trustworthy download? It's in .iso format - Made from 7232 VHD on 7229 iso.

I could'nt find the VHD file anywhere, but I guess like this is better, as I can try to do the "trick", instead of doing a clean install. It's going quite fast... so I hope to have it downloaded in 2-3 hours - Will report back when done

 

[zigzag3143]

upgrade

I'm downloading via bittorrent Win7 7232 by SoLoR. Is it a trustworthy download? It's in .iso format - Made from 7232 VHD on 7229 iso.

I could'nt find the VHD file anywhere, but I guess like this is better, as I can try to do the "trick", instead of doing a clean install. It's going quite fast... so I hope to have it downloaded in 2-3 hours - Will report back when done

SoLoR is usually reliable. hope evrything turns out ok
Ken

 

[hugo19941994]

the download is taking longer than expected because my PC restarted accidentally... I didn't realize this and the download was only at 5% an hour ago!

Now it's at 62%
EDIT: 90%... 20 minutes estimate as soon as it's finished I will install
EDIT 2: Finished downloadinh 30 minutes ago... I extracted .iso to a folder, set compatibility mode to Vista SP2, checked "always run as an administrator" and double click, install now and... a window pops up saying "Windows installation encountered an unexpected error. Verify that the installation sources are accessible, and restart the installation." "Error code:0xC0000005"

But if you leave the message alone.. finally you get a window saying do you want to check for updates... and then upgrade or advanced... so I click upgrade... but it says:You can’t do a typical upgrade using an installation disc that’s different from the language installed on your computer. Go online to see how to install Windows 7 and keep your files and settings.
I go to Control Panel, clock, language and region, and I set my language to English intead than spanish.... restarted PC - now I have my Pc in English (which I don't mind at all), but the error stays there and I still can't upgrade...

I suppose I will do a fresh install... I will backup important files and do it.

But if you know how to solve this issue please tell me!

Thanks, Hugo

 

[Uber Philf]

Daym, funny how i was right, didnt think errors would come up this early :S, but proves my theory correct. P.S - trying not to sound cocky.

 

[hugo19941994]

Just installed 7232: Fresh Install. I saved on my 2nd HD all the .iso's and .exe's of programs, so it shouldn't take long to restore all my programs and games...

Thanks for your support, Hugo

PS- Now that I have the english version and a 72XX build I hope I will be able to update to newer versions!

EDIT:
Just Saw 7264 x64 leak... I guess I will have to update tomorrow...xD

 

[ccatlett1984]

Daym, funny how i was right, didnt think errors would come up this early :S, but proves my theory correct. P.S - trying not to sound cocky.

I've upgraded from a build 7000 (beta) straight to build 7201 with no issues, you must manually edit the file that the installer checks to see what the min and max builds that upgrades are supported.

And way to go on being cocky