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Dear Lifehacker,
I recently got a new laptop that came with Windows pre-installed, but it came with a lot of extra bloatware I'd rather not have. Can I do a clean install of Windows over it, or will my product key not work with a vanilla install?

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Sincerely,
Bad Bloatware

Dear Bad,
The short answer is yes—the product key that came with your computer will, in most cases, work with a vanilla installation of Windows. But first, we should mention that there is a simpler solution.

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Bloatware is always kind of a pain, but before you start running for the nuclear option, you might want to try uninstalling that bloatware yourself from the Add/Remove Programs menu. If you find bloatware that isn't listed in that menu, Revo Uninstaller might be able to help you. There are also programs like Decrap that will automatically uninstall all that bloatware for you—so I say try those first.

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That said, sometimes you still need to do a clean install for one reason or another. In that case, yes, it should be possible on most PCs. Here's the general process (though note that your mileage may vary, every PC may have its own little quirks).

Step One: Find Your License Key

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If your computer came with Windows pre-installed, you have a legit Windows license that you'll need to reinstall. First, check the bottom of your laptop or the back of your computer tower. There should be a sticker that has your Windows version and license key listed. Write both of those down before continuing.

If you can't find a sticker, try running a utility like Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinder. It will scan your computer and find your license key for you.

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Lastly, many Windows 8 PCs come with the product key embedded in the BIOS. We haven't tried to reinstall Windows on one of these PCs, but a quick search reveals that they should automatically apply your product key when you reinstall with an ISO. Your mileage may vary, of course, and you may want to do a cursory search on your particular model to see if this works before you continue. Reader TheAddisonJ also has a method for obtaining your product key which may work.

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Note: if there is any bloatware you want to keep—like a DVD playing program, or something of that nature—now would be a good time to open it up and see if you can find a product key in the 'About' menu. Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinder may also be able to find other product keys for you.

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Step Two: Grab a Windows Disc

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If your laptop came with a recovery disc or partition, don't use it—it probably comes bundled with all the bloatware you're trying to avoid (and Windows 8's Refresh has the same issue). You'll need a vanilla installation disc, which is easy to get. You can either borrow one from a friend or download an ISO file straight from Digital River, Microsoft's official source for distributing installation discs. From there you can burn it to a DVD or USB drive.

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Update: it seems that within the past day or two, the Digital River links no longer work. For now, the best method is to borrow a CD from a friend or find it elsewhere. Sorry about the confusion.

If you're using Windows 8, you can download an ISO using Microsoft's tool.

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Note that this isn't piracy—you still need a valid license key to use these ISO files. That means when you get your disc, make sure it's for the same version of Windows as your license key. If your laptop comes with Windows 7 Home Premium, you'll need a Windows 7 Home Premium disc, and so on.

If you borrow a disc from a friend that doesn't match—or if you need an ISO for Windows 7 Starter or Basic—download the Ei.cfg Removal Utility and run it on your ISO. Then, when you go to install Windows, it'll let you choose which edition you install. Remember, you have to install the version you have a key for, otherwise it won't activate (for obvious reasons).

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Step Three: Download Your Drivers

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Before you reinstall Windows, we recommend downloading the drivers you'll need later and putting them on a flash drive. That way, if you don't have internet connectivity after you reinstall, you can at least install the network drivers without much hassle.

Head to your computer manufacturer's web site (e.g. Dell, Asus, or HP) and go to their Support section. You should be able to find your model of laptop or desktop, and find a list of available drivers.

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You'll almost certainly need drivers for the chipset, LAN, Wi-Fi, graphics, and audio. If you have a laptop, you may also need touchpad drivers for specific features, Bluetooth drivers, USB 3.0, or anything else that your computer may require. This varies from model to model, so be sure to check through the entire list and download whatever you think you might need. Put it on a flash drive and set it aside for now.

Alternatively, you can use a tool like Double Driver to backup the drivers you currently have installed. Thanks to those of you that reminded us about Double Driver!

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Step Four: Reinstall Windows

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Finally, it's time to reinstall! You're probably familiar with this process, but just in case you aren't: insert your disc or drive and boot from it. If you're prompted to 'press any key to boot from CD or DVD,' do so, and you should enter the Windows installation.

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It's all pretty self-explanatory, except the partition screen. You may see a few different partitions on your disk, including one labeled 'Recovery.' This is the recovery partition that lets you restore Windows as it was when you bought your computer, bloatware and all. You can easily delete the recovery partition and install Windows from scratch, but I recommend keeping this recovery partition just in case. That way, if something goes wrong, you can always restore it to factory state. Just highlight the 'Windows' partition, click the Format button, and install Windows there.

Run through the rest of the installation process according to the wizard and you should be all set. When you're prompted to activate Windows, type in your product key. Make sure you type in the correct key—those stickers are small and poorly printed, so its very easy to get the numbers and letters wrong the first time.

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If it doesn't work and you're sure it's the right key, tell it you'll wait to activate until later. You may have to click 'Activate Over the Phone' and use Microsoft's automated system, which only takes a few minutes.

Step Five: Install Your Drivers and Run Windows Update

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Now, insert that flash drive with your drivers on them and install them one by one (I usually install the chipset drivers first, then everything else). You should also head to Windows Update and download the necessary updates. You may have to restart and check for updates again a number of times to get them all.

After that, you're all set to start using your computer! Check out our Lifehacker Pack to download other essential apps (like web browsers, antivirus software, and productivity tools) all in one package. Enjoy!

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