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Would reinstallation of Windows 7 fix software and hardware issues?
According to my antivirus (Avast), I have 8 system registry issues; before I used Avast, I used the default antivirus program (Microsoft Security Essentials) that includes the firewall; however, now, I cannot activate the firewall. I've tried enabling it using the Run program, but the firewall nor Microsoft Security Essentials is listed in the list. I then used command prompt to do a scan over any registry issues on my laptop, and it had found several that it could not fix. If Avast is accurate, then I have 8 system registry issues.
Now I am wondering if a re-installation of Windows 7 would fix both software and hardware issues? Or would it simply only fix one? I'm considering sending my laptop in for several fixes: screen replacement, defective touchpad, and to fix these registry issues. However, since I'm doing these, I figured I might as well get a hardware diagnostic.