Windows 7 Build 7100 - Where to now

[DirtRider]

I was running Vista Home Premium and upgraded to Windows 7 evaluation and am now on build 7100. Now with the official release just around the corner I was wondering what do I do now. What version of Win 7 should I now purchase and will I be able to upgrade my current installation or will I have to format and start on a complete clean install

 

[Sassa]

Clean install is recommended. Just backup your data first.
You can install any version you want.

 

[DirtRider]

Oh dear I hate having to redo my PC all over again but I thought this was going to be the best option

 

[Sassa]

Oh dear I hate having to redo my PC all over again but I thought this was going to be the best option

It's not so bad. I reinstall my OS at least twice a year...

 

[tw33k]

It's not so bad. I reinstall my OS at least twice a year...

I do it regularly as well. nothing like a fresh install to clear the cobwebs

 

[Tews]

+1 Look at it as an educational adventure ..

 

[DirtRider]

It is just the time it take to get it all back to what it was but yes I also seems to have to do a fresh install every now and then especially using Win XP

 

[Sassa]

+1 Look at it as an educational adventure ..

+1

 

[ken9122]

DirtRider check out Windows Easy Transfer, it will restore all your files and settings. you just need to reinstall your programs. I have used it several times and it works. Save hours. Chect out the tutorial on this site.
Good luck and welcome to 7 Forum!!

Ken












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[DirtRider]

Thanks Ken I will check this out as I hate the time it all takes to get back to normal. Now all I have to do is just find and purchase Win7

 

[ken9122]

Let us know how it goes..
Ken

 

[DirtRider]

Will do just need to find and purchase a copy of Win 7 now

 

[DirtRider]

Ok I have installed Windows 7 pro using the Windows Easy Transfer option. I am pleased with how this all works. As I am now installing all my apps the system is basically returning to the way it was. great way to go and thank to you guys for suggesting it to me.

When I did the new install it created a windows.old folder with all my stuff from my old install. Now I wanted to move this off my HD but for some reason it has left the attached behind and I now cannot get rid of it at all

 

[gregrocker]

Can I do an In-Place upgrade from Windows 7 Release Candidate To Release Code?

The cleanest possible install is always to boot from the installer and delete/format the drive, which can be done with Win7 Upgrade as it scans the HDD when it first boots. It will see the RC and pass a flag to activate.

You can also consider a Custom install from the RC desktop which will save all of your files in windows.old and clean install the OS.

 

[DirtRider]

Ok I did not do it that way so besides having to do it all over again can I fix this issue now

 

[Dave76]

Ok I have installed Windows 7 pro using the Windows Easy Transfer option. I am pleased with how this all works. As I am now installing all my apps the system is basically returning to the way it was. great way to go and thank to you guys for suggesting it to me.

When I did the new install it created a windows.old folder with all my stuff from my old install. Now I wanted to move this off my HD but for some reason it has left the attached behind and I now cannot get rid of it at all

Ok I did not do it that way so besides having to do it all over again can I fix this issue now

Try this win7 tutorial Windows.old Folder - Delete.

It should delete those other files also.

Let us know if it works.

 

[DirtRider]

Nope it did not delete that folder it is still sitting right where it was