Just wondering if you will have to re-install Windows once Snow Leopard is released and installed on your Mac.
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Will you need to re-install Win7 after Snow Leo?
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That's unlikely as it wasn't necessary when Leopard came out. When Windows7 comes out, expect to download updated bootcamp drivers for it, which won't require a reinstall either.
My guess is no mainly due to them being on two different partitions. But whenever I reinstall OS X (which is rarely) I always completely wipe/reformat the entire disk. Peace of mind I guess. I don't mind fixing settings and whatnot, I love the feeling of a clean install. It's like an organized desk. Refreshing. 
You may not need to when Snow Leopard is out, but the final release of Windows 7 will require a re-install.
I'm pretty sure M$ will put out an update that updates RC1 to 7, but will require a valid CD Key to continue using 7. Therefore I don't think it will require an re-install.
No, you'll be required to do a clean install (which is good because upgrading is a stupid idea in the first place).