Ideapad- netbook s110 - install new Windows?

Can I install another version of windows such windows 7 ultimate or windows 8 while keeping the factory default image file with it's attached drivers and software so I can setup the default copy in the future
What's the function of drive D ?
Is the windows image source & drivers stored in D drive only so I can format C drive without losing the original copy of windows and setup anew version of windows?
How can I do that? Please help me
Note: the stored windows image is: win 7 starter
Moderator comment: Subject edited for clarity.

hi ah7med_magdy,
Regarding your questions:
1. You can use Windows Anytime Upgrade to upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate without touching the recovery partition. For Windows 8, you can use Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant but some features / preloaded softwares may not work including the One Key Recovery so it's best to create a recovery disc first - see lenovo's Windows 8 Upgrade Guide
2. The D:\ drive usually contains the preloaded applications and drivers for the OS
3. The Windows Image Source or the recovery partition is a hidden partition is usually stored on the last sectors of the drive which is separate from the drivers and apps that's stored on the Lenovo D:\ drive. If you'll be doing an OS clean install and not an upgrade, it's best if you create a recovery disc first (an external ODD is needed) to restore the preloaded OS and drivers just in case you need to go back to Windows 7.
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Sample Windows 7 Recovery Partition
Sample Windows 7 Recovery Partition
Hope this helps
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