Update windows 7 RC to RTM?

[sitnet]

Hey guys!

Ok so this is my question: If I have Windows 7 RC (build 7100) installed on my computer, can I update it to the final Release To Media version? And not putting the disc in and clicking upgrade, but like downloading an offline Update pack that will Update it to the final version?

I am planning on buying Windows 7 soon, but I thought if this was possible I could update my current RC version and then when I get my disc I can just use the activation info to activate it.

Thanx >>>

 

[nivek]

No, you need to do a fresh installation.. no way around it

 

[sitnet]

No, you need to do a fresh installation.. no way around it

Ok well I know that if you have the disc there is a file that you can edit that allows you to upgrade to final from RC but as I said I do not have the disc yet...

Thanx for reply

 

[Necuno]

you can upgrade but you need to change the cversion file on the windows setup disc first.

http://lifehacker.com/5332036/upgrade-windows-7-rc-to-the-final-rtm-release
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/3075/how-to-upgrade-the-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-upgrade-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/

 

[sitnet]

you can upgrade but you need to change the cversion file on the windows setup disc first.

http://lifehacker.com/5332036/upgrade-windows-7-rc-to-the-final-rtm-release
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/3075/how-to-upgrade-the-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-upgrade-windows-7-rc-to-rtm/

Yeah I know but the problem is that I don't want to upgrade, I want to update. I don't have the final version of the Windows 7 yet. So I was wondering if there is not like a offline update package or something that will update it to the final version.

 

[smartguy]

If you have one of those rc product keys it won't work with rtm

 

[sitnet]

If you have one of those rc product keys it won't work with rtm

I know that, but as I said, I am getting the legit one in a few days....