Way OT: Trying to restore computer to factory settings

[kllrbee]

Thanks guys,
I downloaded belarc and it gives me the same key that the other website did.
I enter it exactly as written and it does not accept it. Error message continues to pop up.

So...everything is there, its just not allowing me to use the product key that I have. Btw, I was ffinally able to access the full system recovery page, but I cannot restore to factory settings, cuz I already did it once before. I was unaware it was a one time shot. I tried reinstalling with OEM disc, but that leads me right back to where I started....product activation key.

So, Ive decided that I am going to do 1 of 3 things...
1) buy a new and updated version of windows.
2) buy a new laptop (Its been over 3 years, could be time for an upgrade)
3) talk my union into providing me with a new laptop (I do about 2 hours a month of union work in which I need a computer. Im the treasurer of our local, so its all number crunching stuff)

Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it.

[FrankWakefield]

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