Win 7 upgrade

On my ideapad s10-3t I am using windows 7 starter at the moment but I would like to upgrade because of the better tablet support. I am in posession of a windows 7 32 bit retail version. What exactly do I have to do during the upgrade if I 1. don't want  to lose my data and 2. don't want to lose the lenovo applications like Natural touch, bump top etc.
When the idapad was shipped, there was no windows cd included. What if I wanted to go back to win 7 starter? Would I have to buy win7 starter again?
I know this is a beginner question but I it would be nice if someone would respond. Thx

I can answer first question and love to know the answer of the second one.
if you run windows setup from windows or choose upgrade during setup , windows wont delete or format anything and your data will remain of their place. and even some of softwares and drivers will continue to functioning as well.also you can find standard softwares in lenovo support page.i suggest that check that site first for natural touch.
if you don't know how to install windows without a DVD drive check this page:
http://www.lenovos103t.com/2010/03/tip-3-upgrade-windows-and-optimize.html
about the second question, there is a hidden drive on device that contains original windows setup files and lets the user to reinstall windows via onekey recovery function using the onekey recovery button. but I am not sure what will happen to that button if you change the windows. since the button can boot system, I guess changing OS would not affect it's function. but i hope some one says what will happen after changing OS.

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