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Workaround lets you upgrade from Windows 8 betas to the RTM

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  1. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    Microsoft made it easy to jump from an older version of its operating system to one of the Windows 8 previews, but the company has been upfront about one inherent drawback: folks running beta builds won't be able to experience…

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    Matthew, Aug 22, 2012
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  2. howzz1854 TechSpot Maniac Posts: 388   +27

    what exactly does this mean. that you can download the Beta and download the retail and install the retail on top of it? without key? I am confused.
    howzz1854, Aug 22, 2012
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  3. Win7Dev TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 298   +13

    It means you can install the most up to date windows 8 version available over top of the beta version, but you get to keep all your files and programs without re-installing them.
    Win7Dev, Aug 22, 2012
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  4. Puiu TechSpot Booster Posts: 800   +29

    like any windows, you'll have to activate it in 30 days. (or it's free if you went with the preview version)
    Puiu, Aug 22, 2012
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  5. Guest

    I am still wondering if we will be able to do a full install off the upgrade media. This is provided that we have a copy of a prior version.
    Guest, Aug 22, 2012
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  6. Guest

    sombodys going to upgrade..... thats the real story ..... windows 10 out in 6 months
    Guest, Aug 22, 2012
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  7. cliffordcooley TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,311   +292

    But you will likely need a RTM key to activate the RTM upgrade install.
    cliffordcooley, Aug 22, 2012
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  8. nuttynuts Newcomer, in training

    It an old trick but is working..
    nuttynuts, Aug 23, 2012
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  9. ElShotte TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 154

    I haven't bothered trying any version of 8, and I doubt I'll ever install it. Waiting for Windows 9...
    ElShotte, Aug 23, 2012
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  10. Guest

    How nice if this work for the no NX PC.
    Guest, Aug 25, 2012
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