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(Solved) - upgrading rc version of windows

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  • Started 3 years ago by ambertape
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ambertape
Posts: 26

I tried this nd I got the professional version not the ultimate version I had when running the rc version. How do I get back the ultimate version ?

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raphoenix
raphoenix
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ambertape,
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Here are the differences in Win7 versions (editions).
http://windows.microsoft.com/e.....ts/compare
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Are You Sure you want to go backward to Time Limited RC for JUST "Bit Locker" and 34 Foreign Languages ??
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Truecyrpt is a FREE program that does what "Bit Locker" does if I'm not mistaken.
http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads
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Regards,
Rick P.

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ambertape
Posts: 26

Rick,

The rc version was Windows Ultimate 64-bit Why after I followed the instructions to make a upgrade did it become a professional version and is the version 64-bit ? . Will the serial number transform the basic Windows 7 into the version one wants ?

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raphoenix
raphoenix
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ambertape,
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http://technet.microsoft.com/e.....10%29.aspx
"Pre-release in-place upgrades across milestones (for example, Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 RTM)
are not supported."
NOTE: This information is in dispute.
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Need to know EXACTLY what MS Product Sku you ordered and what you did.
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Best Regards,
Rick P.

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ambertape
Posts: 26

I have version 7100 RC 64-bit Windows 7. I followed instructions in Howtogeek to make it into a regular version. The final dvd was the Professional version not the Ultimate version that I was playing with. What caused it to change from Ultimate to Professional ?

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raphoenix
raphoenix
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ambertape,
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Not sure why the Ultimate Edition down graded BUT the following info was NOT included in that Howto.
The [ ei.cfg file ] is the secret according to what original ISO DVD you have.
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http://www.mydigitallife.info/.....ia-or-iso/
See Tip at Bottom of Page
http://jimcofer.com/personal/?p=4741
http://code.kliu.org/misc/win7utils/
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I think we have a Howto on HTG somewhere concerning this now.
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Regards,
Rick P.

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