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Reinstalling Windows 8.1 may remove your partitions if they were not properly backed up.

Reinstalling Windows 8.1 may remove your partitions if they were not properly backed up.

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Feed4Jeus
Member
132
04-06-2016, 04:18 AM
#1
Sure! Reinstalling Windows 8.1 from an OEM DVD usually doesn’t affect your existing partitions, but double-check after installation to confirm everything is intact.
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Feed4Jeus
04-06-2016, 04:18 AM #1

Sure! Reinstalling Windows 8.1 from an OEM DVD usually doesn’t affect your existing partitions, but double-check after installation to confirm everything is intact.

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leCliss
Junior Member
32
04-06-2016, 08:19 PM
#2
Likely not.
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leCliss
04-06-2016, 08:19 PM #2

Likely not.

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Song_month
Junior Member
11
04-07-2016, 03:28 AM
#3
Only when installed on the C partition should this be done.
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Song_month
04-07-2016, 03:28 AM #3

Only when installed on the C partition should this be done.

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Ninjabsb
Junior Member
7
04-11-2016, 12:06 AM
#4
Typically during Windows installation you get to pick the partition where you want it. In my experience setting up Windows 10 I had to wipe all existing partitions so Windows could generate new ones on the boot drive. Making a backup is always wise when you can.
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Ninjabsb
04-11-2016, 12:06 AM #4

Typically during Windows installation you get to pick the partition where you want it. In my experience setting up Windows 10 I had to wipe all existing partitions so Windows could generate new ones on the boot drive. Making a backup is always wise when you can.

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Ward12
Posting Freak
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04-11-2016, 12:48 PM
#5
Unless you format the driver while installing, it won't happen. It will only transfer existing files from your C drive to a separate folder
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Ward12
04-11-2016, 12:48 PM #5

Unless you format the driver while installing, it won't happen. It will only transfer existing files from your C drive to a separate folder

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eskzz
Posting Freak
909
04-13-2016, 02:37 AM
#6
You can save your data or system beforehand
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eskzz
04-13-2016, 02:37 AM #6

You can save your data or system beforehand

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HypixelsDad
Member
64
04-15-2016, 07:40 AM
#7
That's what I usually do: just wanted to find out since I had to perform partitioning using cmd because I created some extended and logical partitions and I didn't want to repeat that. In a few hours I'll understand more.
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HypixelsDad
04-15-2016, 07:40 AM #7

That's what I usually do: just wanted to find out since I had to perform partitioning using cmd because I created some extended and logical partitions and I didn't want to repeat that. In a few hours I'll understand more.

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Aragone
Member
224
04-15-2016, 09:17 AM
#8
You cannot place a Windows installation on a dynamic volume when other volumes are configured to span or mirror across disks. Ensure you choose the appropriate partition during setup, as the installation will erase the selected partition while leaving others unchanged.
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Aragone
04-15-2016, 09:17 AM #8

You cannot place a Windows installation on a dynamic volume when other volumes are configured to span or mirror across disks. Ensure you choose the appropriate partition during setup, as the installation will erase the selected partition while leaving others unchanged.

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_xCozmic
Junior Member
46
04-15-2016, 10:18 AM
#9
My configuration is like this: MBR on C drive (with OS and primary partition) and D drive (part of the extended partition, holding all my data and logical partition). About 1.5 hours ago I began reinstalling, but nothing happened. Now we understand: installing from the original Windows 8.1 OEM DVD won’t erase your partitioning. Thanks to everyone in this discussion!
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_xCozmic
04-15-2016, 10:18 AM #9

My configuration is like this: MBR on C drive (with OS and primary partition) and D drive (part of the extended partition, holding all my data and logical partition). About 1.5 hours ago I began reinstalling, but nothing happened. Now we understand: installing from the original Windows 8.1 OEM DVD won’t erase your partitioning. Thanks to everyone in this discussion!