Windows 7 release question for those already running the RC (like me!)

I was just wondering whether it has been confirmed or not from Microsoft that those who are running the RC of Windows 7 can just upgrade to the proper release instead of performing a clean installation?

Any infomation on this would be appreciated.

Take care.

Ian

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Permalink Reply by pimpsahoy on July 9, 2009 at 7:41pm: I don't see why you wouldn't be able to...you would just insert the disc and choose the upgrade option, right?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dilyn Corner on July 9, 2009 at 8:13pm: If you can upgrade from the beta to the RC (insert the disc, open the installer from the disc in Windows 7 and select upgrade) then I don't understand why you wouldn't be able to in the actual release.

But MSFT has been known to do pretty weird stuff.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cookenstein on July 9, 2009 at 8:26pm: You may just be able to register a new key. I do not know for sure, but frankly, I'd rather doa clean install.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by JT on July 9, 2009 at 8:38pm: I did not hear anything about that but I am sure that there would be a Workaround; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by TyphoidKitten on July 9, 2009 at 9:23pm: At least it wouldn't be to bad to do a fresh install. It only takes like 15 mins.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nitin Nigam on July 9, 2009 at 9:29pm: well,a its generally impossible to upgrade from windows 7 rc to its official release,because by that way,microsoft will suffer huge moneyloss and many people will get to know that there is not much difference in beta and official release,so i would say get a proper release on october 22 and make a clean install of it; ▶ Reply to This