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DrivePool does not use encryption (that's CloudDrive). However, in the event that you have used Windows Bitlocker to encrypt the physical drives on which your pool is stored then you will need to ensure you have those key(s) saved (which Bitlocker would have prompted you to do during the initial encryption process).

Thanks VapechiK You gave me back the courage ! I am not sure if I will remove my drives during the re-installation process but I decided to re-install the OS and also Thanks Shane to double check and give me the fact that encryption option was in stablebit cloudrive (not drivepool) and I've never used bitlocker option so I think I am safe from that encryption key problem

no need to fear... as long as you have backups all is good. DrivePool does not use encryption by default. no 'encryption keys' exist so no worries there. it is a non-issue. CloudDrive provides encryption, but if you are not using it, there is no need to even consider it in this discussion. refering to my initial reply: step 1. for your convenience. nothing else. step 2. DUH! step 3. is an all-around good idea. self-explanatory. step 4. this is the best practice. mostly just to ensure no screw-ups. no 'real need' to do so. if you are confident you know which drive to re-install to... go for it. if you manually format your C:\ drive (or when asked during installation process) make sure you choose GPT partition (should be selected by default). step 5. self-explanatory. step 6. self-explanatory. step 7. self-explanatory. step 8. if you care, reset your settings the way you had them before the reinstall. if you are good with the default settings, don't worry about it. a REBOOT is a good idea here. step 9. anytime you reinstall/reset/change settings etc. in DrivePool, it is best practice to remeasure after you save changes. if you go with the default settings, it will probably remeasure all by itself upon reboot. if not... Manage Pool ^ Remeasure > Remeasure. very simple procedure actually. nothing to fear