I can't install Fusion 4 on Boot Camp?

I have Windows 7 and Lion installed on a MacMini using Boot Camp. Can I install VMware Fusion without having to reinstall Windows 7 and the Windows that are already installed on the MacMini software?

Here is a KB article, which should cover everything you need on Boot Camp and Fusion 4:

http://KB.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalID=1014618

In other words: Yes, you can actually run an exsiting partition Boot Camp in Fusion.

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