Re-Install Windows Vista without format

In Windows XP you could reinstall Windows without format your hard drive and
keeping data and programs.
Is this possible in Windows Vista or Windows Vista only supports a clean
installation?

Thanks.

What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...4be5e1033.mspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance

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"SOLNEX" <SOLNEX@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:103BCB4E-44A7-492D-A6CA-D2860DB23B6F@microsoft.com...
In Windows XP you could reinstall Windows without format your hard drive and
keeping data and programs.
Is this possible in Windows Vista or Windows Vista only supports a clean
installation?

Thanks.