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    Can I restore windows 7 without reformat?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Gemmer, Aug 18, 2010.

  1. Gemmer

    Gemmer Newbie

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    Hey guys, my bloat is getting kinda ridiculous lately and I'm looking to start fresh, but when I first installed windows 7 I more or less had to kung-fu fight Microsoft just so I could register my purchased copy. Im a little afraid to go through that again :eek:

    Is there some method that wipes your HD and starts windows fresh without a third party reformat and new Win install?
     
    Gemmer, Aug 18, 2010
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    You can use ABR (activation-backup-restore) to backup your activation, then just re-format, then restore activation. Or Windows System Restore if you have restore points saved back that far.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 18, 2010
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    Brilliant, thanks!
     
    Gemmer, Aug 18, 2010
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