Thank you. A link to the report might pique my interest. A single report of such an odd error is not sufficient cause to avoid installing Windows 7 on a multi-volume platform. Possibly millions of installs have occurred without a simiar affect.
To answer your original question, Yes. There is a way. Insert the boot medium, boot, and follow the on-screen instructions. In the unlikely event that you encounter the same result as Mr. Case, please report back with a detailed synopsis. SF members would love to fix it.