I have a Windows XP computer with 2 hard drives. Can I install Windows 7 in one of the hard drives?

I want to upgrade my XP computer to Windows 7.  I have 2 drives, a master and a slave.  Given that I can only do a custom Setup, before I upgrade I want to backup my data on the slave drive and then do the custom Windows 7 install on the master.  I have this possible?  And, if possible, can I then copy the files to the slave to the master?

Yes, you can.

To ensure a security update, follow these steps:

Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
Click Install now
Accept the license agreement
When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

You will receive the following warning:

The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

(At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

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