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[! 0 t A]

Ok so here is the SHIZZ.

I currently have Windows 7 Built 7201 beta , which will expire in a few months time. :S

What i want to do is to install the FINAL retail version of Windows 7 which I already have . Now , when i do that , obviously all the things installed in the system directory will get erased. But, also things installed in other directories also stop working namely most of the games [ except he ones on steam] .

So basically what I am asking is that is there any tool that will allow me to some how backup the registry or something for these applications which are installed in the non-system partition so that they will continue to work after reinstall ! :hap5:

IT is a real PAIN having to reinstall these games even though they are still there on the drive. Specially the ones which are more than 15GB in size :@

[arun687]

^^^
Most of the games do work mate, without reinstalling. Make sure that you install directx 9c latest version from filehippo. Once directx 9 is installed, 90% of the games do work. :hap2:

But if you choose the upgrade option while installing the new version of windows 7, your all programs and everything will be retained, including registry and everything.

[! 0 t A]

arun687 said:

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Most of the games do work mate, without reinstalling. Make sure that you install directx 9c latest version from filehippo. Once directx 9 is installed, 90% of the games do work. :hap2:

But if you choose the upgrade option while installing the new version of windows 7, your all programs and everything will be retained, including registry and everything.

1. I must have done a reinstall about 100 times now. .and i know which games wrk and which games dont . Sadly GTA IV doesnt, so does a few more BIG Ones.

2. Can anyone confirm that there is an upgrade option for 7201 -- > Retail version ???

[ShAD0W]

In my opinion it would be wise to do a fresh install and reinstall stuff . again. you dont wanaa have compatibility issues later when you are just nearing the savepoint in the game. better take a little bit of hassle earlier then have an unexpected result later./

[GeoffV]

Hi !0tA
I found some relevance in the following TechNet thread—please follow this shortened link Windows RTM activation Question
Best Regards
GeoffV
Windows 7 Client Team

[nRiTeCh]

Its simple. Manually enter the registry and export the game related entries (every entry counts so search for each) and after new OS installation re-merge the exported registry keys :)

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ronit said:

Its simple. Manually enter the registry and export the game related entries (every entry counts so search for each) and after new OS installation re-merge the exported registry keys :)

Are you sure that would work ???

Isnt there a software to do this ?

I have confirmed that you cannot infact upgrade WIN7 Beta to WIN7 Retail. You have to do a fresh install.

So basically how can i backup my game registry file n stuff so that i dont have to reinstall them ?? :no:

[nRiTeCh]

! 0 t A said:

Are you sure that would work ???

Isnt there a software to do this ?

I have confirmed that you cannot infact upgrade WIN7 Beta to WIN7 Retail. You have to do a fresh install.

So basically how can i backup my game registry file n stuff so that i dont have to reinstall them ?? :no:

ofcourse it works. Thats how i have been playing games till now. No wonder who will wait that looong for that boring 12-15 gb setup..:no:

i dont think there is any special tool to do this but why wont you do it manually?
in Start/Run type regedit <enter>
then navigate to the following:
HKEY LOCAL MACHINE/ SOFTWARE and
HKEY CURRENT USER/ SOFTWARE

In softwares you will find almost everything installed by you --games, tools, s'wares etc.
When you find the desired key, simply right click and export/save that entry safely anywhere on your pc.

You can even search for more similar name keys to make sure you sum up all of them and wont miss any.