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18. The store reformatted and reinstall software.

Wed May 7, 2014, 04:54 PM

May 2014

It's all a pain because I have to start all over again. Though, I think I'll restore one of the old backups, to get me back to speed.

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"Time to activate Windows"...Is it a virus? UPDATED [View all] Baitball Blogger May 2014 OP

Yes, Windows is a virus, and a bad one at that! Scuba May 2014 #1

Not funny! Baitball Blogger May 2014 #2

It seems a coincidence gvstn May 2014 #3

What is odd is that I purchased the Windows for two other systems and they Baitball Blogger May 2014 #4

It says that Windows is activated and it includes my Product Key. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #6

I'm not good at virus removal. gvstn May 2014 #7

Full message: Baitball Blogger May 2014 #8

I'll take a look around. gvstn May 2014 #9

Sorry but one more time I can't find results gvstn May 2014 #10

You may be right. It may be "activation" Baitball Blogger May 2014 #11

Can you grab a screenshot next time it pops up? Earth Bound Misfit May 2014 #12

Superantispyware is good. gvstn May 2014 #13

Installing a new primary ( C: ) hard drive ManiacJoe May 2014 #14

Most likely not. ManiacJoe May 2014 #17

The store reformatted and reinstall software. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #18

Getting you back up to speed would depend on what you are restoring. ManiacJoe May 2014 #19

They didn't put in a new drive. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #20