Can I do a clean install and still keep my data?

kaissiom said:

I'm currently using Win7 RC and have 4 internal HD's set up in RAID.

2 - 500GB drives in RAID 0
2 - 500GB drives in RAID 1

I use the RAID 1 drives for backup purposes only.

I have 3 partitions on Raid 0, named as follows: A:,B:,C:
I have the OS (Windows 7 RC) installed on C: partition and use the other two partitions for data.

Now that I will be moving the Full version soon, I will be doing a clean install.

Here's my question:
1. Can I just do a clean install on my C: partition of RAID 0 drives?

Yes, just select the C partition during the Clean install.

kaissiom said:

2. Will that wipe out the data on the other partitions? If no, will that data be accessible after the clean install of the OS?

No, won't affect partitions A or B. All your data will be untouched and accessible.

kaissiom said:

3. Will the install wipe out the data on RAID 1 drives? If no, will that data be accessible after the clean install of the OS?

It will only affect partition C. I would disconnect the RAID 1 array before you start.

kaissiom said:

I built my system recently with brand new drives and Win7 RC. I installed the RAID driver and setup the RAID in bios before installing the current OS (software RAID?).

Please advice.

Thanks.

Hope this helps.