upgrade from developer preview to consumer preview

Question

So, will there be a big update for developer preview systems or will I need to do a clean install? (not really a big deal as I use my laptop for goofing off mostly)

Answer 1

I'm not certain, but upgrades like this usually require a clean install.

Answer 2

Guess I'll find out Wed haha :)

Answer 3

I'm pretty stoked myself. I can barely wait! I'm going to fresh install my developer tablet.

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Thanks,
Bobby Cannon
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Answer 4

So, will there be a big update for developer preview systems or will I need to do a clean install? (not really a big deal as I use my laptop for goofing off mostly)

In place upgrades with prerelease versions are not supported. To install the Windows 8 Consumer Preview you will have to download the ISO and completely reinstall Windows, then reinstall all your programs.
  
Before reinstalling Windows make sure to backup your personal files.
 

Answer 5

You will need to do a clean install.  Best option is to delete the existing Windows 8 partitions and start fresh.

Windows 8 – Dual Boot Windows 8 Beta, Consumer Preview, Release Candidate and RTM with Windows 7
http://www.pagestart.com/win8cpdb02171201.html

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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