Re-Installing Windows 7 using Family Pack

[Reilly]

Hello, im new to this, and my question is whether i can do a clean install of windows 7 using Home Premium Family Pack.
I have been having problems with Windows and i would like to do a clean install but i am worried that it would use a product key from my family pack, because i have used two out of the three chances and i have used one chance on this computer and i wonder if it would use a third chance if i do a clean install?

Thanks

 

[richc46]

Maybe I do not understand, but if you have a key and for whatever reason you want to reinstall, you can use the same key number. The rule with all keys except OEM is you can install as many times as you like, but one computer at a time.
So, if you want to reinstall the same OS (even an upgrade) use the key that you have as long as the OS is not on another computer at the same time.

Yes, you can do a clean install, and even with an upgrade DVD.

 

[theog]

You can reinstall windows on the same PC, as many time as you like.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?ltr=C

 

[Reilly]

Thanks , i meant to say that i have Family Pack and i wanted to Clean install without using another Key of the 3 i have been given

 

[richc46]

You can use any of the old keys, as long the key is used only on one computer at a time. Not one computer, but one computer at a time..

 

[Reilly]

Also, i do not want to start a new thread

If i use a clean install will i have to re install all drivers and will my graphics card driver automatically install?

 

[richc46]

With windows 7, everything should reinstall. There may be one or two things that have to be installed, but probably not. I installed 7 from Vista and I was ready to go after the install.

 

[Reilly]

And does that mean my Network Adapter as well and will i have to install windows 7 drivers for it?

 

[richc46]

I do not think that the adapter will be a problem. But do what I did be prepared for the worst.

Am I still asleep or is your Avatar changing even as we speak, twice?

 

[theog]

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Am I still asleep or is your Avatar changing even as we speak, twice?

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[Reilly]

I do not think that the adapter will be a problem. But do what I did be prepared for the worst.

Am I still asleep or is your Avatar changing even as we speak, twice?

Prepared for the worst? Does that mean that my adapter might not work, i have the windows 7 drivers.

I have changed my avatar because i didnt like the blue one

 

[richc46]

I do not think that the adapter will be a problem. But do what I did be prepared for the worst.

Am I still asleep or is your Avatar changing even as we speak, twice?

Prepared for the worst? Does that mean that my adapter might not work, i have the windows 7 drivers.

I have changed my avatar because i didnt like the blue one

I think that it will work. But be prepared for the worst, anyway. Anything can happen. I have read posts where some could not get online, but it is rare. I would download any drivers etc that you need to get on line, to a finger drive. If needed you have them.

 

[Reilly]

How do i find what driver i need for my graphics card because i cannot get online on my desktop , i am using a laptop at them moment ?

 

[theog]

Can you post your specs.

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/22550-filling-out-system-specs.html

 

[Reilly]

Can I ask, if i wipe the HDD will it use one of my Product Key chances of the family Pack?

 

[theog]

Can I ask, if i wipe the HDD will it use one of my Product Key chances of the family Pack?

Not on the same PC.

 

[richc46]

How do i find what driver i need for my graphics card because i cannot get online on my desktop , i am using a laptop at them moment ?

Go to device manager, click on the card, it will show the driver.

 

[Reilly]

Specifications:

HDD: 28Gb 9Gb Free
RAM: 2x1Gb DDR PC3200
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Xp 2400= 2.00GHz
system Type: 32-bit Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium
Network adapter-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 Wireless PCi Adapter(rev.c)

Anything else?

 

[Reilly]

So if i wipe it i will use another Product key chance? on the same pc

 

[theog]

Specifications:

HDD: 28Gb 9Gb Free
RAM: 2x1Gb DDR PC3200
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Xp 2400= 2.00GHz
system Type: 32-bit Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium
Network adapter-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 Wireless PCi Adapter(rev.c)

Anything else?

What make of Netbook & model.