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I have currently on my computer Windows 7 Ultimate RC1. What will happen when I insert the OEM Ultimate installation disc. In other words will I be able to install Win 7 without having to re install all of my software?
No..
Microsoft recommends that you do a fresh install. I would back up what you can and then re-install: Link Removed
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You can't back up 3rd party applications.
They will all need to be re-installed because there are no references to them in the newly created registry.
Very true..This is why I said 'back up what you can' as there are some things that just won't do it...
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