Reformatting and Reinstalling Windows 7

I've been having issues with my computer lately and want to just re-install Windows 7. I was just wondering if i can use the same cd-key for re-installing it without having any problems. Going to be doing a clean wipe on it.

I've been having issues with my computer lately and want to just re-install Windows 7. I was just wondering if i can use the same cd-key for re-installing it without having any problems. Going to be doing a clean wipe on it.

Cloud_7

yes, windows 7 i've used the same key to reformat/reinstall three times on the same computer thus far, no problems yet.
and i recall for office (may have the same rules as windows, not sure) you could use the same key 5 time before they'd start e-mailing u to clarify how many computers you have.

Ok, cool. Thank you.

yes, windows 7 i've used the same key to reformat/reinstall three times on the same computer thus far, no problems yet.
and i recall for office (may have the same rules as windows, not sure) you could use the same key 5 time before they'd start e-mailing u to clarify how many computers you have.

BlackDevil99

Not a huge fan of what basically amounts to PITA DRM.

Boz

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yes, windows 7 i've used the same key to reformat/reinstall three times on the same computer thus far, no problems yet.
and i recall for office (may have the same rules as windows, not sure) you could use the same key 5 time before they'd start e-mailing u to clarify how many computers you have.

Bozanimal

Not a huge fan of what basically amounts to PITA DRM.

Boz

that sucks, well i guess it's up to the OP to take the risk.

Was it because of Win 7 Service Pack 1?

Was it because of Win 7 Service Pack 1?

kaitanuvax

That said, I do love Windows 7; it's by far the best OS since 2000.

Boz

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Was it because of Win 7 Service Pack 1?

Bozanimal

That said, I do love Windows 7; it's by far the best OS since 2000.

Boz

Directed at TC;

piece of advice - if you have several language packs installed, DO NOT INSTALL SERVICE PACK 1!!

Yeah, you'll be fine.

If you have the retail version, you can reinstall on the same system as many times as you like.

If you have OEM, you can reinstall a maximum number of times (I think 5). Any more than that and you have to phone up Microsoft.