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Old 11-15-2013, 10:36 AM   #73
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Originally Posted by Katsunami View Post
If I wish to re-install my computer from scratch up to the point where it is now, I can do so without actually connecting to the internet.
Not quite true. If you have to re-install Windows 7 or 8 you need to activate it.

From Microsoft's FAQ:

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Is activation required?

Yes. You have 30 days after installing Windows to activate it online or by telephone. When Windows is activated, you'll be able to use every feature of Windows.

Will I ever need to activate Windows on my computer again?

Maybe. You might have to activate Windows again if:

•You make a significant hardware change to your computer, such as upgrading the hard disk and memory at the same time. If a major hardware change requires activating Windows again, you'll be notified and will have three days to activate Windows.

•You reinstall Windows. In this case, you’ll have 30 days to activate Windows again.
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