Vista - Vista RC2 to RTM [business ver.]

I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated to
RTM [Business ver.]?

Yes, however I would not recommend upgrading from a pre-release version to
the final version. A clean installation usually yields better results and a
more stable operating system.

--
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Windows Live Butterfly

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"G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated to
> RTM [Business ver.]?

Probably not. There is no known upgrade path from RC2 to RTM.

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"G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated to
> RTM [Business ver.]?

Keep in mind that even an upgrade installation of Vista is a clean
installation of the OS. This was not true in older versions of Windows but
it is beginning with Vista. You may well prefer to not to use the upgrade
option but it now gives you exactly the same result as wiping the drive and
reinstalling the OS from scratch.

"Kristan Kenney" <km.kenney@ns.nospam.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Yes, however I would not recommend upgrading from a pre-release version to
> the final version. A clean installation usually yields better results and
> a more stable operating system.
>
> --
> Kristan Kenney
> Windows Live Butterfly
>
> News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond:
> http://www.windows-now.com
>
> This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
> "G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:33D0FE87-8C04-4065-9F29-2F86B2E8FD4A@microsoft.com...
>>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated
>>to
>> RTM [Business ver.]?
>

Yes there is. There is not an upgrade path from x86 to x64, but upgrade
from x86 Ultimate RC2 to x86 Ultimate Gold should work.

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
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> Probably not. There is no known upgrade path from RC2 to RTM.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:33D0FE87-8C04-4065-9F29-2F86B2E8FD4A@microsoft.com...
>>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated
>>to
>> RTM [Business ver.]?
>
>

Not if your RC2 is Vista Ultimate. You cannot downgrade from Ultimate to
Business. If your RC2 is Vista Business then you can.

"G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated to
> RTM [Business ver.]?

I guess this is the part where Windows.old comes in, right Colin.
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"Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Keep in mind that even an upgrade installation of Vista is a clean
> installation of the OS. This was not true in older versions of Windows
> but it is beginning with Vista. You may well prefer to not to use the
> upgrade option but it now gives you exactly the same result as wiping the
> drive and reinstalling the OS from scratch.
>
> "Kristan Kenney" <km.kenney@ns.nospam.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:u7J0$g0DHHA.4312@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Yes, however I would not recommend upgrading from a pre-release version
>> to the final version. A clean installation usually yields better results
>> and a more stable operating system.
>>
>> --
>> Kristan Kenney
>> Windows Live Butterfly
>>
>> News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond:
>> http://www.windows-now.com
>>
>> This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>>
>> "G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:33D0FE87-8C04-4065-9F29-2F86B2E8FD4A@microsoft.com...
>>>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated
>>>to
>>> RTM [Business ver.]?
>>
>
>

Oh sure.

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Ohvlra2DHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I guess this is the part where Windows.old comes in, right Colin.
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E8E5CC039D51E3DB!9709.entry
> "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:uP9Va$1DHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Keep in mind that even an upgrade installation of Vista is a clean
>> installation of the OS. This was not true in older versions of Windows
>> but it is beginning with Vista. You may well prefer to not to use the
>> upgrade option but it now gives you exactly the same result as wiping the
>> drive and reinstalling the OS from scratch.
>>
>> "Kristan Kenney" <km.kenney@ns.nospam.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:u7J0$g0DHHA.4312@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> Yes, however I would not recommend upgrading from a pre-release version
>>> to the final version. A clean installation usually yields better results
>>> and a more stable operating system.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Kristan Kenney
>>> Windows Live Butterfly
>>>
>>> News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond:
>>> http://www.windows-now.com
>>>
>>> This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>>>
>>> "G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:33D0FE87-8C04-4065-9F29-2F86B2E8FD4A@microsoft.com...
>>>>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated
>>>>to
>>>> RTM [Business ver.]?
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

The big question is whether Microsoft officially supports this upgrade.
Does Microsoft have this published anywhere?


"Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
news:uP9Va$1DHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Keep in mind that even an upgrade installation of Vista is a clean
> installation of the OS. This was not true in older versions of Windows
> but it is beginning with Vista. You may well prefer to not to use the
> upgrade option but it now gives you exactly the same result as wiping the
> drive and reinstalling the OS from scratch.
>
> "Kristan Kenney" <km.kenney@ns.nospam.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:u7J0$g0DHHA.4312@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Yes, however I would not recommend upgrading from a pre-release version
>> to the final version. A clean installation usually yields better results
>> and a more stable operating system.
>>
>> --
>> Kristan Kenney
>> Windows Live Butterfly
>>
>> News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond:
>> http://www.windows-now.com
>>
>> This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>>
>> "G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:33D0FE87-8C04-4065-9F29-2F86B2E8FD4A@microsoft.com...
>>>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated
>>>to
>>> RTM [Business ver.]?
>>
>
>

It looks like it the OP wants to do an Ultimate to Business upgrade and that
is not possible.

"John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
news:eW0$909DHHA.4312@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> The big question is whether Microsoft officially supports this upgrade.
> Does Microsoft have this published anywhere?
>
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:uP9Va$1DHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Keep in mind that even an upgrade installation of Vista is a clean
>> installation of the OS. This was not true in older versions of Windows
>> but it is beginning with Vista. You may well prefer to not to use the
>> upgrade option but it now gives you exactly the same result as wiping the
>> drive and reinstalling the OS from scratch.
>>
>> "Kristan Kenney" <km.kenney@ns.nospam.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:u7J0$g0DHHA.4312@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> Yes, however I would not recommend upgrading from a pre-release version
>>> to the final version. A clean installation usually yields better results
>>> and a more stable operating system.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Kristan Kenney
>>> Windows Live Butterfly
>>>
>>> News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond:
>>> http://www.windows-now.com
>>>
>>> This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>>>
>>> "G Crook" <GCrook@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:33D0FE87-8C04-4065-9F29-2F86B2E8FD4A@microsoft.com...
>>>>I have a legit copy of Vista RC2 from MS...can this ver.[RC2] be updated
>>>>to
>>>> RTM [Business ver.]?
>>>
>>
>>
>