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The forum thread discusses upgrading from Windows 7 RC Build 7100 to Windows 7 Professional on an Acer Aspire. The consensus is that a clean install is recommended over an upgrade, as upgrades can cause system issues and require reinstallation of applications. The overall sentiment favors performing a fresh install for better stability and performance.

billyc99

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Hope that i am not asking the same question as many have. I am running Win7 RC Build 7100 and wish to install my mint copy of Win7Professional. CAn I do an upgrade or must i do a new install. Currently running on an Acer Aspire 5000 laptop. Cheers and beers to all:confused: Billy sends
 

reghakr

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Most all of us agree that an upgrade is not the route to take. It leaves useless files on your system and can cause conflicts.

Save all you Documents, Pictures, contacts, videos, music, etc to a flash drive,

Be aware, you will need to re-install your 3rd party applications.
 

billyc99

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Thanks reghakr...great group we have here. Kind of reminds me of the old days when "Hardware Junkies" was around. Keep those tires spinning!
 

reghakr

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You're welcome.,. we do have a great group here and thee will be some changes made yo make it even better.:)
 

tblount

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You can't do an upgrade from RC unless you know some tricks. Clean is much better anyway.