DeAuthorising my Computer

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DeAuthorising my Computer

I have to completely restore my PC due to a software error which will mean I loose everything on it. Before doing so can someone tell me if I should deauthorise it or not?

If I don't deauthorise it, will it count as a new computer (and use one of my 5 lives) after it has been restored?

Many thanks, Biffadog

Windows XP

Posted on Mar 22, 2006 11:47 AM

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Jeff Bryan

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Mar 22, 2006 5:40 PM in response to Biffadog

Apparently it doesn't deauthorize the computer after a system restore.

This is what Apple says.

"Make sure you deauthorize your computer before you upgrade your RAM, hard disk or other system components. If you do not deauthorize your computer before you upgrade these components, one computer may use multiple authorizations. If you find you have reached 5 authorizations due to system upgrades, you can reset your authorization count by clicking Deauthorize All in the Account Information screen. Note: You may only use this feature once per year. The Deauthorize All button will not appear if you have less than 5 authorized computers or if you have used this option within the last 12 months."

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