Question about formating one partition on a dual boot configuration

[Guest TheJimObasa]

On "C" I have Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit

 

On "D" I have Windows 7 Enterprise 64-Bit

 

Following advice in an Avast e-mail to Restart my Enterprise in Safe Mode, it has now gone into a cycle of endless Restarts. The computer Restarts just before I reach the Desktop. I have run StartUp Repair three times and also tried System Restore. As a last resort, I have attempted to re-install Windows Enterprise but get a blank screen (not quite black, more dark grey) immediately after the Press any key to boot from CD/DVD screen.

 

Can anyone suggest the best course of action to get my Enterprise back?

 

As a last resort, going into Computer Management, which is the safest action to perform, in respect of the "D" partition without disturbing the "C" partition with the Windows 7 Professional on it? Should I format the "D" or simply delete it and start over?

 

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