Simple question about Vista install

[Lyon85]

Does it require formatting the partition on install? I wan't to install it onto a 50gb partition I use for downloads, but I don't want to lose the data.

I've installed XP like a billion times before, is it just the same?

This will be on a dual boot.

 

[gareth170]

Does it require formatting the partition on install? I wan't to install it onto a 50gb partition I use for downloads, but I don't want to lose the data.

I've installed XP like a billion times before, is it just the same?

This will be on a dual boot.

if the partition is ready formated u won't need to format again when installing...