New install OSX without deleting Windows in Bootcamp

Hello
I need to do a fresh install of Mac OSX but I have the windows installed by Boot Camp
It is possible to make a new installation OSX without deleting Windows in Boot Camp
Thanks

Should be not problem.
You might want to manually erase the OS X partition with Disk Utility booted from the installation disk to create a clean install, unless you want to reinstall (old archive and install) and keep your old files.
But do not repartition!

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