Windows 7 reformatting


  1. xdd
    Posts : 4
    windows 7
       #1

    Windows 7 reformatting


    Guys I need your help, I installed Windows 7 on my laptop.
    After a few days my computer was infectad by a virus.
    Now I want to reformat my laptop, my question is would Windows still be activated even though I have already used it?

    PS: I have the Windows 7 dvd and it's genuine.
    Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #2

    You can (and must) reactivate your Win7 after reinstalling it. No problems. Just do it.

    Kari
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  3. xdd
    Posts : 4
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Kari said:
    You can (and must) reactivate your Win7 after reinstalling it. No problems. Just do it.

    Kari
    I'll try this one thanks.
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    Kari said:
    You can (and must) reactivate your Win7 after reinstalling it. No problems. Just do it.

    Kari
    Kari has given you the correct answer to your question. I would just like to present another scenario. You may not have to reformt, possibly you can just use system image to rollback to a time prior to the infection. Probably just as effective and whole lot easier. That is one of the benefits of system image.

    If you do have to reactivate, definatley not a problem, it will be as easy as the first time.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #5

    richc46 said:
    Kari said:
    You can (and must) reactivate your Win7 after reinstalling it. No problems. Just do it.

    Kari
    Kari has given you the correct answer to your question. I would just like to present another scenario. You may not have to reformt, possibly you can just use system image to rollback to a time prior to the infection. Probably just as effective and whole lot easier. That is one of the benefits of system image.

    If you do have to reactivate, definatley not a problem, it will be as easy as the first time.
    Yes, I was too narrow minded, thinking only the question and strictly answering it. I would also try either a system restore to an earlier point or a system image restore; both have an advantage of not needing to reinstall all your software.

    However you are going to do it, there are going to be no problems.

    Kari
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
       #6

    Kari said:
    richc46 said:
    Kari said:
    You can (and must) reactivate your Win7 after reinstalling it. No problems. Just do it.

    Kari
    Kari has given you the correct answer to your question. I would just like to present another scenario. You may not have to reformt, possibly you can just use system image to rollback to a time prior to the infection. Probably just as effective and whole lot easier. That is one of the benefits of system image.

    If you do have to reactivate, definatley not a problem, it will be as easy as the first time.
    Yes, I was too narrow minded, thinking only the question and strictly answering it. I would also try either a system restore to an earlier point or a system image restore; both have an advantage of not needing to reinstall all your software.

    However you are going to do it, there are going to be no problems.

    Kari
    As long as you know what your doing, and if you don't, let us know, and we'll walk you through it :)
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #7

    Uber Philf said:
    Kari said:
    richc46 said:

    Kari has given you the correct answer to your question. I would just like to present another scenario. You may not have to reformt, possibly you can just use system image to rollback to a time prior to the infection. Probably just as effective and whole lot easier. That is one of the benefits of system image.

    If you do have to reactivate, definatley not a problem, it will be as easy as the first time.
    Yes, I was too narrow minded, thinking only the question and strictly answering it. I would also try either a system restore to an earlier point or a system image restore; both have an advantage of not needing to reinstall all your software.

    However you are going to do it, there are going to be no problems.

    Kari
    As long as you know what your doing, and if you don't, let us know, and we'll walk you through it :)
    The missing words from my last post... Of course, as long as you do it right it's going to be OK. If not, come back and we'll talk you through it.

    Kari
      My Computer


 

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