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    Win 7 Retail - can I use an RC1 backup?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ravenmorpheus, Jun 3, 2009.

  1. ravenmorpheus

    ravenmorpheus Notebook Deity

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    So quick question regarding Win 7 retail.

    I intend to buy it, hopefully the Ultimate version, but what I'm wondering is if I can do a clean install and then "install" all the apps and stuff I have installed in Win 7 RC1 currently by making a backup of Win 7 RC1 using Acronis True Image and then restoring that backup once Win 7 retail is installed.

    I'm thinking the answer is no as it'll just reinstall Win 7 RC1 over the top of Win 7 retail but I thought I'd ask as if I can it'll save me a couple of hours.

    Thanks in advance for any advice on this. :)
     
    ravenmorpheus, Jun 3, 2009
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  2. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    OEM Win7 and RC Win7 will be different, so no.
     
    McGrady, Jun 3, 2009
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