[NoHandle]

Was tempted myself, but the installation seemed aimed at individuals who are not particualarly computer savvy (really awkward to format and reinstall) and their biggest concern is that they are pissed off at vista (Not using it).

So close MS, almost made me buy an OS for the first time(Aside from OEM includes).

[nopassrecover]

Seriously, a visually updated install process put you off the whole OS?

[NoHandle]

I should have included the caveat, I am currently using the RC at home and love it. My problem is installing Vista/XP so I can install Win7 every 6 or so months when I want to format my computer.

[Elepsis]

Have you ever actually installed an "Upgrade" of Windows? You don't need to install Vista or XP first to use an upgrade version of Windows 7. Indeed, just having an old Windows 7 install on your machine is more than enough.

[callahad]

Actually, that's been changed with Windows 7. It now requires the presence of an activated installation of a prior version of Windows.

[Elepsis]

Which, again, doesn't change the fact that if you already have a Windows 7 install (I don't mean RC, I mean final), you can use the upgrade DVD, blasting the old install away during the process.

[NoHandle]

That is exactly my point. I want to install a fresh copy of the OS. Not pave over the previous instance.

[Elepsis]

Let me make it clearer for you: _you can do this with the upgrade DVD_.

[nopassrecover]

Oh right didn't realise this was upgrade copies.

[likpok]

Why not just buy the standalone OS? You are not forced to buy the upgrade, and if you are reinstalling that much, it'd probably be worth it.

[NoHandle]

My understanding of the deal is that it is only for upgrades. I tried to find an instance of the stand-alone, but could not. If I could get a stand-alone copy of Windows 7 for the deal they were offering, I would have bought one without thinking.