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If I format my Windows OS, will I lose the activation keys for Windows OS and MS office? Please help. I need this information before I proceed further. Thank you in advance. 

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Hi:

 

You will lose the product key for MS Office.

 

The Windows product key is encrypted in your notebook's BIOS and is not needed to reinstall Windows.

 

If MS Office was preinstalled, I do not believe you can download the software from anywhere.

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