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Note that the Windows 7 Product Key found by Belarc or another key finder will be an SLP batch key used at factory, if it has not yet been activated from COA sticker key used for a Clean Reinstall. This SLP batch key cannot be used for reinstall, but can be backed up for reinstall if your COA key is not readable. Step 3 . Save essential system data ................
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