I downloaded the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Tool
I see this under the "Licensing" Tab
"Remaining Windows rearm count 3"
What does that mean, does it meam if I format my HDD and reinstall Windows 7, will the Activate drop to 2?
Ive no idea.
here is the a little more info that was under the full licensing info...
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385
Name: Windows(R) 7, Ultimate edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, RETAIL channel
Partial Product Key: **66F
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 04/02/2011 07:22:03
Please repost the. whole report - there is nothing confidential in it (it's impossible to steal your key form the information contained in the report, although it does give MS enough data to look up its activation history)
However, the rearm count has nothing to do with the number of times the system is reinstalled. It is the number of time remaining that the 'grace period' can be extended before being permanently set to non-genuine status (until activated, that is)
The grace period is the time allowed before activation must occur.
When installed, the system has not idea how many times it's already been installed (it's a DVD_ROM after all), as there is nothing to inform it of that.
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