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    In-place reinstall

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by strategist333, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. strategist333

    strategist333 Notebook Consultant

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    This might be a stupid question, but I want to do a clean install of Vista. My partitioning scheme is C: [Windows files, apps] and D: [documents and files]. My question is if i reinstall Vista by formatting the C partition and reinstalling (without changing the partition size), will I still be able to read my files on the NTFS D partition? I know my Inspiron 1420 needs an AHCI driver before installing, so that's why I was a bit worried.

    Thanks in advance
     
    strategist333, Jun 25, 2008
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  2. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    Yes you will still be able to read it as long as you don't format or alter the D partition. It will show up in 'My Computer' as normal.

    You shouldn't have a problem with AHCI drivers. It should be built into the Vista install disc.
     
    Gregory, Jun 25, 2008
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    The AHCI driver thing is for XP... unnecessary for Vista.
     
    swarmer, Jun 25, 2008
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