Can I install windows again without using bootcamp to create the usb boot?

Hi, I have installed Windows 7 on my Mac with Bootcamp, but the free space Disk on my Windows partition is full.
Is there any way of install Windows 7 again if I have the usb with Bootcamp Tools and Windows ISO installed yet?
Thanks,
Regards.

If you already have built the USB with BC drivers and Windows ISO, run BCA and use the last option. It may say Remove or Install, depending on whether you already have Windows in your disk or not. If the installation is incomplete, use BCA to delete the current partition and start over again.

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