xpsp2 rc1, upgrade to final release?

Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to final
release of SP2 on the same machine?

Hi

There are News Groups specific to SP2 - you might like to try those:

http://communities.microsoft.com/new...xpsp2&slcid=us

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"EP" wrote in message
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| Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to final
| release of SP2 on the same machine?
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Usually you would need to un-install any Release Candiate (RC) software
before installing the Final, and official, version.


"EP" wrote in message
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Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to final
release of SP2 on the same machine?

In addition to Will's link you will have to uninstall RC(x) before
installing the final build.

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Chris Lanier
Microsoft MVP - Digital Media
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"EP" wrote in message
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Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to final
release of SP2 on the same machine?

Hi,

On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:19:28 -0500, "EP" wrote:

Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to final
release of SP2 on the same machine?


You might obtain more answers if you post your question in a sp2
group:
http://communities.microsoft.com/new...xpsp2&slcid=us

HTH

When the final version of SP2 is released, it will not install over
a beta version of SP2. You'll have to uninstall SP2-RC1 as a
prerequisite to installing the final version of SP2. If you experience
difficulty uninstalling SP2-RC1, then a "Clean Install" of Windows XP
will be required, although a "Repair Install" may be a viable alternative.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"EP" wrote in message:
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| Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to final
| release of SP2 on the same machine?
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thanks, that's the answer I was looking for.
Wasn't sure if RC1 even could be installed, or if there were issues with it.

Thanks
-EP

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote in message
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When the final version of SP2 is released, it will not install over
a beta version of SP2. You'll have to uninstall SP2-RC1 as a
prerequisite to installing the final version of SP2. If you experience
difficulty uninstalling SP2-RC1, then a "Clean Install" of Windows XP
will be required, although a "Repair Install" may be a viable alternative.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"EP" wrote in message:
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| Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to
final
| release of SP2 on the same machine?
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EP wrote:

Question: If I install XP SP2 RC1, how does that effect upgrading to final
release of SP2 on the same machine?

WARNING!

This technical preview is unsupported and is intended for testing
purposes only. Do not use in production environments.



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