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Mike has it right: Using Partition Wizard is the one method to convert Dynamic back to Basic which will not wipe everything. Follow Option 3 in tutorial he linked: Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk
If you need to back up your files and Win7 is not bootable, you might be able to copy them out using the Repair CD (needed for repairs anyway):
Copy & Paste - in Windows Recovery Console
System Repair Disc - Create
Or use Paragon Rescue CD to copy out data: Rescue Kit Free Edition | PARAGON Software Group - free partition software, hard disk partitioning
Have your Recovery Disks standing by. In case of failure follow Option Two in Conversion tutorial, using Diskpart Clean All from Repair CD Command Line for cleanest wipe of HD followed by conversion command. Then boot Recov Disks to restore to factory condition. Or use a Win7 retail disk to clean reinstall with Product Key on your COA sticker: re-install windows 7
Last edited by gregrocker; 21 Dec 2010 at 18:15.