Windows 7 Pro 64bit factory reset

[Samward123]

Hi guys i was wondering if i factory reset my pc once i have reinstalled windows will my pc still have the product key with it so i dont have to buy a new one?

If you need anymore info let me know

Thanks Sam!: )

 

[Samward123]

so when i find the key i can reuse it once installed the OS but does it matter if it is a OEM version of dell?

 

[mcnumpty23]

LOL

yeah lets clarify it for you for future reference

factory reset means how it came from the factory--that means windows is installed AND other software that the factory put on it

a re install means ONLY windows will be put on it

 

[Samward123]

Oh ok so factory reset only for laptops etc and dell pcs etc not custom built PCs?

 

[mcnumpty23]

so when i find the key i can reuse it once installed the OS but does it matter if it is a OEM version of dell?

Oh ok so factory reset only for laptops etc and dell pcs etc not custom built PCs?

YES YES YES YES YES YES YOU GOT IT---lol

 

[Samward123]

Good haha

 

[Samward123]

So do i now install the windows disc and use the oem dell product key?

 

[mcnumpty23]

So do i now install the windows disc and use the oem dell product key?

yes

if it worked when the pc was built then it should work now

 

[Samward123]

ok i will try and them i will let you know thanks for the help

 

[Samward123]

Just to let you know done it all and its now working fine thanks guys!

 

[mcnumpty23]

ok i will try and them i will let you know thanks for the help

Just to let you know done it all and its now working fine thanks guys!

 

[USAFRet]

Just to let you know done it all and its now working fine thanks guys!

Good deal.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... You will have 30 days to activate your OS install with Microsoft... This may require a phone call.
The term you should Utube would be "clean install"... if you don't want any data/partitions/directories/files from the previous install.

 

[Samward123]

Its OK i don't have to do it it is active now got a key for it

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello.. go to Control panel-System and look at the bottom of the page for "Windows is activated"... The KEY just gets the install started.

 

[Samward123]

IT Says that it is (Windows is activated) im not 10 years old lol i have a picture but don't know how to upload it?

http://prntscr.com/7ph6mb

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Just trying to be helpful, and verifing the final step "Activation" of a new install for you and others. B )

 

[Samward123]

Nah it fine thanks for your help just trying to download all my 200gb games on steam lol thanks though mate!