beta to RC

**iblisi** · 05-12-2009

Can I upgrade beta to RC directly or should I do clean install for RC?
I have a lot of program installed on beta I would not like to lose or install again.

**Lynx** · 05-12-2009

I couldn't upgrade the beta to the rc. I did a clean installation. For this moment maybe better to keep the beta.

**whoosh** · 05-12-2009

Originally Posted by Lynx

You can't upgrade the beta to the rc. You must do a clean installation. For this moment maybe better to keep the beta.

Best to do a clean install

**Leoul** · 05-12-2009

You can do an upgrade but better to do a clean install.

**reghakr** · 05-12-2009

Oh yes, I agree

Please do a clean install or you'll be posting back here quite frequently due to problems with upgrading

**Radenight** · 05-15-2009

Agreed, clean install is the way to go for sure..

You'll have far less problems and an overall better experience with Windows 7 that way..

**davehc** · 05-15-2009

Again the frequent advice. Don't install all your vulnerable gear on a Beta.

**gibson1314** · 05-15-2009

It's easy to upgrade from the beta to RC, i did it and have not had a single problem. You just have to alter the iso file to trick it into upgrading. This is not recommended if you plan on submitting test results as it's not the route Microsoft want you to take. Follow the instructions in this link How to Upgrade from Windows 7 Beta to RC Build 7100