install Business RTM on top of Ultimate preview?

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Jerry

I just did a clean install of the Vista Ultimate preview version I
received at last week's launch event. This is my first real install of
Vista so I'm using it to get acquainted. I'm getting a real RTM Business
edition soon. Will I be able to install it over the preview version,
keeping any programs and such I may have installed or will I have to
wipe the preview and do a clean install? I'm trying to decide how much
effort I should put into the preview version.
 
No. You will have to do a clean install. You can never do a "downgrade"
with the upgrade option in Setup. I would use the Windows Easy Transfer
wizard to capture your files and settings, install Business, then use WET to
restore the files and settings and then install your apps.
 
Hi,

No, you won't be able to install Business over Ultimate preview. It will
require a clean install.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Thanks for the quick response. I suspected that would be the answer. The
transfer wizard sounds like it could be pretty handy when the time comes.
 
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