Wondering about the Windows 7 serial number my laptop has, and its uses.

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Published on 2011-02-08T22:05:56Z Indexed on 2011/02/08 23:28 UTC
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So that's the serial number of my pre-installed windows copy, I take it. But am I allowed to use it again when, say, I don't know, my system gets crippled by a sneaky virus?

If I format my computer and install windows starter again from a USB drive (speculating. I've never format before, I suppose is completely possible) Is that serial number still valid?

I'm talking about the number printed on the back of my laptop.

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