Will I have problems RE-ACTIVATING Windows 7

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rodnet31

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I have already installed and activated windows 7.... If I format my hard drive to fix some virus problems I think I may have... am I going to have a problem RE-ACTIVATING windows 7 when I reinstall?
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 professtional 64 bit
CPU
AMD 3.2 QUAD CORE
Motherboard
ASUS M4785TD-V EVO
Memory
G-SKILLS 8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 5770
Sound Card
ON-BOARD
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 23" WIDESCREEN
Hard Drives
WESTERN DIGITAL 640GB 7200 RPM (WHICH O.S. INSTALLED ON)
AND 1TB HARD DRIVE FOR STORAGE AND BACKUP
PSU
CORSAIR 750 WATT
Case
ANTEC 300
Cooling
3 - 120MM FANS AND 1 - 200MM FAN
No, you shouldnt have any problems as long as it is a straight install... you may want to consider doing a system backup/image to a spare drive in case this happens again though...;)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
Tews, of course is correct. When you reactivate, do not give your number and uncheck the box asking for an automatic activation. Once activated, use the compter, install your programs, enjoy for up to 30 days. When you are certain and everything is to your liking, activate then. You will activate with a touch tone phone, if initially it does not work. If there are further problems, you will be elevated to a person, who will validate your number and you will be all set. Now the most important part, follow Tews inst and make that system image. Put is on a separate hard drive and update once a month or so. Now regaradeless of any problems you may have; you will not have to validate or install your programs again. You can just use the image to reinstall. Go and enjoy.
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
Thanks for all of the info... I will make a system backup this time! :D
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 professtional 64 bit
CPU
AMD 3.2 QUAD CORE
Motherboard
ASUS M4785TD-V EVO
Memory
G-SKILLS 8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 5770
Sound Card
ON-BOARD
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 23" WIDESCREEN
Hard Drives
WESTERN DIGITAL 640GB 7200 RPM (WHICH O.S. INSTALLED ON)
AND 1TB HARD DRIVE FOR STORAGE AND BACKUP
PSU
CORSAIR 750 WATT
Case
ANTEC 300
Cooling
3 - 120MM FANS AND 1 - 200MM FAN
Actually I have one more question.... Whats is the best way to make a system backup? Step by Step plz!!! I'm sort of new:D
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 professtional 64 bit
CPU
AMD 3.2 QUAD CORE
Motherboard
ASUS M4785TD-V EVO
Memory
G-SKILLS 8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 5770
Sound Card
ON-BOARD
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 23" WIDESCREEN
Hard Drives
WESTERN DIGITAL 640GB 7200 RPM (WHICH O.S. INSTALLED ON)
AND 1TB HARD DRIVE FOR STORAGE AND BACKUP
PSU
CORSAIR 750 WATT
Case
ANTEC 300
Cooling
3 - 120MM FANS AND 1 - 200MM FAN
Use system image. Go to search type backup and restore. On the left in backup and restore, you will see system image,
follow instructions.

For the best results put is on a separte hard drive and put it in a safe place. Any problems that cannot be fixed using orthodox methods, just restore with the image.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
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