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Hello
I'm about to install beta version of Windows 7. (dualboot)
Now my questions is ; do I have to format a partition to get to install W7?
I know with XP that I have to do a format before installing it , but what's the policy on Windows 7? Can it go on half-full partition without formatting it or ?
I'm currently backing up files from my D partition (to format) where W7 is supposed to go , so if it's not necessary please tell me !
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arekieh
i dont remember 100% but im pretty sure if u run the setup and get to the partitioning part it will tell u wat u need to do
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Cryptedvick
before installing, you get to a point where you can format your HDD
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It says nothing , only how much space on each partition.. And when I press next on D , it goes to install . So i'm assuming you don't need to format it , but i want to be sure
Crypt , i prefer not to format it , but do i HAVE to?
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arekieh
i dont think u have to. try without formatting it and see what happens, back up ur info first though just in case
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JadeMiner
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It says nothing , only how much space on each partition.. And when I press next on D , it goes to install . So i'm assuming you don't need to format it , but i want to be sure
Crypt , i prefer not to format it , but do i HAVE to?

No you don't have to format. Just make sure you are installing it on the proper partition. (which I'm sure you are)
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backing up (about 80GB) will take some time...
Thanks jade , I hope it works ^^
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