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07/14/09
I just upgraded from Vista to Win7 on my main machine and it was like butter. All my settings, my email, my VS projects - everything came back just like they were before.
You do have to reinstall your apps, that's a bummer, but it's a one time thing.
Besides, Microsoft has been saying all along: you won't be able to upgrade from RC to Retail. I agree, you SHOULD be able to - but to try and act surprised is being a little clueless. :)
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MS have that with file and setting transfer wizard... and they have upgrade.
07/14/09
So, what did I miss?
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Why do I feel like the chick who takes her abusive boyfriend back (again) because he promised he really changed this time, only to find myself dismembered in a dumpster 3 weeks later?
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can i have it?
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THE MORE YOU KNOW.
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go do a search in lifehacker to find tips on this. it will be better than someone just replying to your question. trust me.
07/14/09
That said, just download the most recent release candidate of Windows 7 and install that. You'll have to go through the rigmarole of installing xp or vista once the actual release drops on OCTOBER 22nd and then upgrading from that, but until then you can enjoy all the lovely mocha goodness that is W7 without having to do a clean install. The point is, this is a release candidate, not the release itself. You don't have to upgrade YET. In fact, if there's needed functionality that only your current OS can provide, I'd stick to dual-booting or choosing your OS from the boot menu for the time being.
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Back on topic : yes, it seems you'll have to install Vista and then install 7. Unless I'm mistaken, and it's been known to happen. Often.
Edit: God I type slowly.
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@whiteknight89 still: Moreso than being a dick...that's all I was saying. I had already looked at Lifehacker and posted on the direct Windows forums before even commenting here. Been searching for the answer for a while.
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In the past you merely had to stick your original vista install disk in when prompted. But, that may have changed. Guess you'll just have to figure that one out yourself won't you.
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And here, read this...
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/02/upgrading-to-windows-7-what-xp-and-vista-users-need-to-know...">-what-xp-and-vista-users-need-to-know......">-what-xp-and-vista-users-need-to-know...">-what-xp-and-vista-users-need-to-know..........ars
I did 1 Google search. Just 1. And I clicked on the very first link.
edit: correct link
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/02/upgrading-to-windows-7-what-xp-and-vista-users-need-to-know...">-what-xp-and-vista-users-need-to-know.......ars
07/14/09
Thank you to those who actually helped.
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ps
your mother said your clothes are folded and to put them away.
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Don't listen to these douches. Many people on this site are nothing but a-holes.
Deus beat me to it. Your question is answered. Just let the other pricks be pricks and wait for a real answer.
It's clear by the FACT that you used the word PLEASE that all these other morons either can't read or are too dense to understand what they are actually reading. So in turn their comments aren't worth spit.
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PLEASE SHUT UP!!!
See, according to your previous comment, you can't actually get mad at me because I said please. If you get mad at me, you're obviously a "prick" or an "a-hole" who "either can't read or are too dense to understand what they are actually reading". I'd tell you your comments aren't worth spit, but we both know that already so I won't be redundant.
EDIT: I don't generally come back to threads more than twice, and I know I just burned you badly but I'm going to do you a favour and save you some time. Whatever high-school level flame post you decide to respond with won't actually reach me. You should just cut your losses. Even if I come back to see what you wrote, it won't actually make me mad, because I really just don't care.
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See what I mean? Pope just responded with a bunch of BS. Please shut up? That fool can't even compare apples to apples.
Complete idiots with no real education...
06/29/09
-of course newegg has been kicking some royal butt for me lately when it comes to computery type stuff, so they deserve my repeat biz.
I paid tax, but no shipping.
I grabbed one of each: Pro for my Core i7 desktop and Home for my Mini 9/whatever capable portable I'm running in the future.
My bro also grabbed Pro for his matching Core i7 rig.
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You mean bitching, whining, and kvetching by people who feel they deserve a price break.
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Argh!
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The reason people (including myself) are pissed is because AT&T DID let original iPhone customers upgrade to the 3G at the subsidized price. Now they've decided not to let iPhone 3G customers upgrade to the 3GS. This blows goats, and is worth whining about IMO.
I could understand if people wanted to upgrade without renewing your contract. But come on! I'm willing to sign ANOTHER 2 year contract with the suckfest that is AT&T and pay them a minimum of $2,400 over the course of those 2 years, and they won't let me upgrade my phone? Screw that, and screw you for telling us not to whine about it.
:-p
06/09/09
That's not an argument. That makes no sense whatsoever. And, as linked in the article, you had to qualify for that upgrade and it was an exception.
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