[tarunp]

I have Beta 7000 (x64) and was wondering how to upgrade to the latest Beta (which I understand is Build 7022).

Does one just install the latest Build over the previous Build, and if so will all the programs / settings be retained ?

Also, is it necessary at all to upgrade if one has installed all the updates from Windows Update ?

[Nihility]

tarunp, on Feb 17 2009, 03:42 AM, said:

I have Beta 7000 (x64) and was wondering how to upgrade to the latest Beta (which I understand is Build 7022).

Does one just install the latest Build over the previous Build, and if so will all the programs / settings be retained ?

The only version of 7022 out is x86 (32 bit). While I know for a fact you can't install the x64 version over the x86m, I'm not completely sure what happens the other way around.

Generally you would insert the DVD (or mount) and choose the "upgrade" option. You would then retain all your data and programs.

tarunp, on Feb 17 2009, 03:42 AM, said:

Also, is it necessary at all to upgrade if one has installed all the updates from Windows Update ?

There have been almost no updates to the beta through windows update. 7022 fixes several bugs but also might introduce new ones. It also changes some menu's and icons and other small things, adds some new themes etc.
You can find the full list of changes on win7 review sites.

I've noticed several posts with complaints about 7022 breaking functionality that existed in 7000 so keep that in mind after you make the switch.

This post has been edited by Nihility: 17 February 2009 - 05:51 AM

[tarunp]

Thanks for your input - best to stay put at Build 7000 for now, I guess.

[nitroshift]

You can not upgrade the same OS, even though there is a newer build. Period. The same was with Vista and nothing's changed in Windows 7. Also, you cannot go from one architecture to another (x86 to x64 or the other way around), you ALWAYS have to do a full install.

[Nihility]

Someone posted about successfully updating 7000 to 7022 by doing an upgrade install. I believe it's possible since you can also do an upgrade install of the same version of vista to itself (i.e a repair install).

I might give it a shot later however I don't like all the stability concerns with 7022.

[nitroshift]

Nihility, on Feb 18 2009, 12:42 PM, said:

Someone posted about successfully updating 7000 to 7022 by doing an upgrade install.

Any proof of that? A link at least?

Nihility, on Feb 18 2009, 12:42 PM, said:

I believe it's possible since you can also do an upgrade install of the same version of vista to itself (i.e a repair install).

Repair install does NOT upgrade the OS! The upgrade you refer to is not actually an upgrade, it's only turning on features that are locked in lower versions of Vista.

[Nihility]

Links:
http://www.sevenforu...4884-post9.html
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showpost...mp;postcount=21

This is a repair install in vista:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-re...tall-vista.html
I have no idea which upgrade you are referring to or which repair install you think you're referring to. There is no other option.
edit: Maybe you got confused by the word "upgrade". I'm just talking about an "upgrade install" NOT an actual upgrade. So if you got Vista/7 Ultimate and you do an upgrade install to the same version obviously that's not an upgrade but performs pretty much the same function as a repair install.

This post has been edited by Nihility: 18 February 2009 - 06:51 AM

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Everbody does realize v7022 is actually warez right?

It was an internal build ONLY. It just got leaked onto the internet...

[Nihility]

We all have a legal license to run it...
It's not cracked software.

[Kelsenellenelvian]

I didn't say it was cracked I said it was warez.

Did you download it from MS or a legitimate distributer? No? Then it is warez!

[Nihility]

Still legal, so what's your point?

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Quote

1.a This is not a warez site! Links/Requests to warez and/or illegal material (porn, cracks, serials, etc..) will not be tolerated. Discussion of circumventing WGA/activation/timebombs/license restrictions, use of keygens or any other illegal activity will also not be tolerated. You will be banned without notice.

It is warez because MS never released it to the public. What you aren't getting is that helping you with it is against the forum rules and can also get MSFN in trouble...

This post has been edited by Kelsenellenelvian: 18 February 2009 - 08:05 AM

[Nihility]

I'm using a key for the public beta that I got off MSs website. They run the activation server. If MS did not want anyone using it they would set the activation server to not activate a 7022 build with the public beta key, which they did not.

"This is not a warez site! Links/Requests to warez and/or illegal material (porn, cracks, serials, etc..) will not be tolerated" No links here
"Discussion of circumventing WGA/activation/timebombs/license restrictions, use of keygens or any other illegal activity will also not be tolerated" No circumvention, no keygens and only your word on the illegality of any of what we're discussing about this PUBLIC beta.

"and can also get MSFN in trouble" Really? trouble? You honestly believe that?
The absolute worst that would ever happen is MSFN gets a lovely letter from MS to shut down whatever posts they don't like which MSFN could easily ignore because no one is doing anything illegal here.

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Since your so sure it is legal will you kindly provide a mirror for the rest of us to download from?

Not a torrent either.

Quote from Cluberti (Senior Supervisor...)

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...st&p=834266

This post has been edited by Kelsenellenelvian: 18 February 2009 - 08:39 AM

[nitroshift]

I'm with Kel here. Build7022 was an INTERNAL build, never meant for public use. So unless you work for Microsoft you were never supposed to get your hands on this build. If you did through torrents or any other means but an official download from Microsoft, you are explicitly admitting on using warez and that will not be tolerated on MSFN, yet asking for help. Please search on Wikipedia what warez means if we were not explicit enough to keep yourself out of trouble.

[Yzöwl]

Topic Closed for Rule Breach.

[cluberti]

Nihility, on Feb 18 2009, 09:14 AM, said:

"and can also get MSFN in trouble" Really? trouble? You honestly believe that?

The absolute worst that would ever happen is MSFN gets a lovely letter from MS to shut down whatever posts they don't like which MSFN could easily ignore because no one is doing anything illegal here.

Yes, trouble, and it has in the past. I'm finishing the work started by the other mods, as your attitude is completely off-base. Anything other than build 7000 was not meant for public release by MS, and as such is warez. If you want to use it or discuss it, do so elsewhere. The continued discussion of this (and your attitude in response to the forum mods) has earned you a ban. In my best Gene Wilder voice, Good day sir.