I have one machine that is still running Beta 2 and obviously, I need to update it this month. I'd like to upgrade rather than reinstall, but I can't find my RC1 disk. Does anyone still have this image anywhere?

"Fred"

Fred, Windows Vista is a released product. If you wish to continue to use it then please purchase the appropriate version for your needs. There is no reason to try and continue to use pre release unsupported product. (Also all pre release versions including RC1 and RC2 expire in May 2007 anyway) See https://microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/preview.mspx

Mike Brannigan

I do have a licensed version of Ultimate, but I would like to keep my settings and applications. So from what I've read so far, the only way I can get from Beta 2 to RTM is though RC1.
"Mike Brannigan" wrote:

That's correct, that what the website says. microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/preview.mspx
Have you actually tried it, though? Seems odd that RC2 won't do an in-place-upgrade, either.
Personally, I'd use Windows Easy Transfer for your settings and documents, and then just reinstall your programs. It may be more time consuming, but will probably make for a better install. Not to mention, a clean install is so much quicker than an upgrade install.
-Michael
* Fred: