Can I install win 7 on a Software Raid 0 MBR dynamic partition


  1. unrevived
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    Can I install win 7 on a Software Raid 0 MBR dynamic partition


    I have seen this question being asked a few times already. I just bought 2xSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB drives and I created a dynamic striped partition with MBR in comuter management. If I try to install win 7, after dvd boot-up, will I be able to select the partition and install windows on it ? I know all about the advantages and disadvantages of using software raid 0. But, my question is simple. Can you just install an O/S on that type of partition (will it be detectable?) or do I have to buy a "fake raid" controller or boot some type of application first to make it detectable everytime I boot up my computer ? Thank you :)
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  3. theog
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    I personally would stay away from RAID & dynamic partition, as it seems to more problems than it is worth.
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  4. Bare Foot Kid
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    Windows 7 has real issues booting from a Dynamic disk set and it probably will quit booting after a while if you are able to get installed in the first place, not really a good idea.
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