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| author | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2015-10-25 08:45:11 -0400 |
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| committer | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2015-10-25 08:45:11 -0400 |
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diff --git a/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt b/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a72f82f --- /dev/null +++ b/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +Microsoft has [posted a reminder][1] for those brave souls that are still using Windows Vista Beta 2, RC1, and RC2 -- it's time to upgrade to the final version. On May 31 pre-release versions of Windows Vista will expire. After that time the pre-release versions will reboot every two hours. + +If you're still using one of the early version Microsoft will send notifications reminding you to upgrade starting May 18. + +The upgrade process is a bit convoluted but a [handy table on the Microsoft bulletin][1] breaks down your options. + +Users of Beta 2 will need to do a clean install regardless of the final release version they decide to use. + +Those with Windows RC1 have the option to upgrade in place provided they upgrade to Vista Ultimate. + +Curiously, users of RC2 must also do a clean install. Microsoft doesn't appear offer any comment on why the upgrade in place option is available to RC1 users and not RC2. + +Pricing for Windows Vista Upgrades [range from $100 - $260][2] depending on the version you choose. + +[1]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/preview.mspx "Windows Vista: Beta 2, RC1, and RC2 Set to Expire" +[2]: http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/content.aspx?ctId=390 "Buy and Download Windows Vista Upgrades"
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