I have Windows Desktop which I am using from a very long time. I have been a regular Windows user since I have stepped in the computer world.
I have a plan to install Ubuntu on my desktop and want to remove the the Windows installation entirely. What I mean by this is I want to replace the whole windows 7 OS with the latest version of Ubuntu.
I have never used Linux before in my life at all but have started developing an interest in it.
My exact question is if in case I happen to install Ubuntu on my C: drive will I be able to access all my data on all the other drives as the data available on all other drives is extremely important for me and I cannot afford to loose it on any circumstances.
If not, then what are the steps to accomplish the same and an information if it is critical.
On the other hand I cannot backup the entire data as it happens to be about 1 TB.
Any help in this case is welcomed and appreciated.