Windows 7 is on the horizon, and many people are excited to upgrade their computer, either from aging Windows XP machines, or much maligned Vista systems.
You could set up your computer with the release candidate any time you like. Why not now? After all, it seems to be stable and there is good feedback on it. I’m certainly happy with my Windows 7 RC system.
So why not upgrade now? Why not just install the Windows 7 RC and then upgrade that when the final version hits the streets in October?
Although this is possible, it is not recommended.
First of all, Microsoft does not recommend it. There may or may not be something in that. The trouble is that any problems or roadblocks you run into upgrading from RC to commercial versions will not be supported.
Secondly, Microsoft has set up the install system so that you can not do this type of upgrade.
There is a way around it. it is possible to upgrade from Windows 7 RC to the final version. This may work out fine, although there is the risk that Microsoft has a good reason to block the upgrade.
If you are more interested in having the latest Microsoft operating system on your system, you can certainly upgrade now with the RC. You may be able to do a full upgrade and be just fine.
But there is a risk that you will end up with problems, and have to start over.
Starting over is a waste of time.
So if it is productivity you value, you are better to stick with the system you have for now until the final version comes up.
A third option is to buy a new hard drive and have at least two partitions on it.
Install the RC on one partition and set it up the way you want it.
When the final version of Windows 7 comes out, install it on the second partition (use a dual-boot system). That way you have a working system you can use when you need to be productive, and you can set up the second Windows 7 system as time allows.
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