Need to backup files from Win7 RC to Win7 Pro

[Torque]

Hi guys,

This is my first post..Last year, when I was building my pc, my friends suggested to try Win 7 RC for a OS and I did so..Now, as you know the time for Win7 RC is nearing a close..I am planning on buyin Win 7 pro..
My problem is I am really not sure what drives and folders to backup before doing a Win7 pro clean install..I have 2 drives - C: and D: i have a lot of games installed..all of them in D drive..
Os is in C: So I am backing up only the files in the Users folders and the Libraries (the default Windows backup option)..And when I install Win7 pro, I am gonna format only C: and install it there..
So, If i dont backup C and D, would I lose all the games which I installed..will it run after i install the new OS..Of course the save files are backed up as part of the libraries..
What exactly does the default windows 7 backup do..does it backup registry information of the installed programs too..I use this system only for gaming, so am worried a bit..
Please help me guys..i have never done this before..Thanx in advance..

 

[fireberd]

In most cases, programs must be installed, you can't copy programs from one OS to another. Basically, user data (e.g. pictures, word processing files, music, etc), your e-mail address book, I.E. favorites, etc is mostly what you can copy over.

It looks like probably all your games will have to be reinstalled.

 

[Torque]

Oh..that sounds bad for me..so, even if I do a full system backup, would I still lose my programs..thanx..

 

[gregrocker]

Copying the active User file should be enough. I would not import the hidden AppData files if copied, however, as these are a corruption path when used to transfer settings. Programs must be reinstalled anyway.

Many are reporting good results with the workaround to in-place upgrade RC to any retail version. You could try it to use until you have time to clean reinstall, which is always the preferred method: Upgrade the Windows 7 RC to any retail version Icrontic Tech