Tackling Computer License Issues: a Comprehensive Guide
Introduction:
In the digital age, the majority of us heavily rely on computers and software for both personal and professional tasks. However, encountering license issues with our computer software can be a major source of frustration. The good news is that these issues can often be resolved with a few simple steps.
In this blog post, we will walk you through some effective methods to fix computer license issues and get your software up and running smoothly.
Step One Understanding the Problem:
Before diving into potential solutions, it is essential to identify the exact nature of the license issue. Common problems include expired licenses, invalid product keys, or issues related to software activation. Each problem requires a unique solution, so you can determine which type of license issue you are facing.
Step Two Update Your Software:
Outdated software may lead to compatibility issues and licensing errors. Start tackling the problem by ensuring that your software is up to date. Visit the official website of the software provider and download the latest version.
Installing updates often resolves license-related problems by patching any bugs or glitches in the previous versions.
Step Three Verify License Activation:
If you are experiencing license-related troubles, it is crucial to verify whether your software is adequately activated. Open your software and navigate to the "Help" or "About" section. Here, you will find information about the license status. If it shows "not activated" or "expired," it is time to activate the license or renew it.
Step Four Activate or Reactivate Your License:
Most software products offer activation or reactivation options. You can choose the appropriate action based on your requirement and follow the on-screen prompts to activate/reactivate the license. This often involves entering the license key or contacting the software provider for further assistance.
You can ensure that you have a valid license key handy during this process.
Step Five Contact Customer Support:
Sometimes, computer license issues may persist despite your best efforts. In such cases, reaching out to the software's customer support team can be a valuable step. Software providers typically possess dedicated support staff to assist users with licensing problems.
You might want to become prepared to provide detailed information about your issue, such as error codes or activation history, to expedite the troubleshooting process.Step Six Utilize License Management Tools:
Several license management tools are available that can help you streamline and manage your software licenses efficiently. These tools offer features like license tracking, automatic renewal reminders, and centralized license information. Implementing such tools can assist in preventing future license issues and enable you to take proactive action, ensuring smooth operation of your software.
In Conclusion:
Encountering computer license issues can be a frustrating experience, but with proper troubleshooting techniques, you can overcome these obstacles. By understanding the problem, updating your software, verifying license activation, and contacting customer support when needed, you can efficiently fix most license-related problems. Furthermore, employing license management tools can prevent future issues and keep your software running seamlessly.
Remember, patience and persistence are key when resolving computer license issues, allowing you to get back to focusing on your work and enjoying your software hassle-free.
Navigating the Maze of Computer License Issues
In today's technology-driven world, computers have become indispensable tools for work, education, and entertainment. However, these powerful machines often require valid licenses to operate smoothly and access their full range of features. When computer license issues arise, it can lead to frustration, hindered productivity, and even security concerns.
Identifying the Root of the Problem
Before delving into solutions, it is crucial to identify the specific license issue at hand. Common license errors include:
Activation errors: These occur when Microsoft Windows or other software fails to activate properly. This can result from invalid product license keys, hardware changes, or connectivity issues.
Expired licenses: Software licenses have expiration dates, and attempting to use expired software will often prompt error messages.
License Conflicts: Using the same product key on multiple devices can trigger license conflicts, leading to activation issues.
Corrupted license files: Corrupted or damaged license files can prevent software from recognizing its valid license.
Troubleshooting and Resolution
Once the license issue has been identified, appropriate steps can be taken to resolve it. Here is a guide to common troubleshooting methods:
Run the activation troubleshooter: Microsoft Windows operating system provides a built-in troubleshooter that can often identify and fix activation errors.
Check for Updates: Software updates may resolve known license bugs or compatibility issues.
Verify Your License key: You can ensure you are using the correct product key for your software and that it has not been used on other devices.
Repair Corrupted License Files: You can use Microsoft Windows operating system tools like system file check scannow to repair corrupted system files, including license files.
Contact the Software Vendor: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contacting the software vendor's customer support can provide further assistance.
Preventive Measures
In order to minimize the risk of license issues in the future, you can consider these preventive measures:
Store License Keys Securely: You can keep a copy of your product license keys in a safe place, such as a password manager or a physical document.
Enable Automatic Updates: You will want to set software to automatically update to ensure you have the latest versions.
Regularly Back up Your Data: Regularly back up your data to protect it in case of software malfunctions or license-related issues.
Purchase Software From Trusted Sources: You can always purchase software from authorized resellers or directly from the vendor to avoid counterfeit licenses.
By understanding and addressing computer license issues promptly, you can ensure your software remains valid, secure, and fully functional. Remember, if you encounter any license-related problems, do not hesitate to seek assistance from the software vendor or a qualified information technology professional.
How to Fix Computer License Issue Video Transcript
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this is Aaron with anetcomputers.com
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with another video for you today this
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one deals with how to fix computer
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license issue this comes from a question
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from my
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twitch.tv
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livestream page Channel and this is the
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question verbatim sorry to interrupt but
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do you know how to fix computer license
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problem now that is a bit of a vague
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question
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however on my live stream I still
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attempted to answer it and I wrote a
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lengthy blog post and obviously I'm
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recording this YouTube video so let me
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try to answer it in
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generalities the first thing you want to
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do is understand the problem what
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specifically are you speaking of are you
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speaking of the computer operating
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system license issue software licensing
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issue you know what I'm saying
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so that's what you first thing you want
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to
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do it could be an expired license it
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could be an invalid product
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key the software activation might be
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problematic all right so you just want
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to identify and understand what the
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actual problem is the root cause
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analysis another step is that you can
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update the software yeah sometimes
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computer
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software the the licensing quits working
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because maybe it's outdated it's
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outdated software same thing with the
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operating system so you can try to
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update that software
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application and or the operating
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system you will want to verify the
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license activation you can go into
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software program and look for help or
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about just somewhere in the software
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where it tells you your license status
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to find out if it's it's active not
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activated or even
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expired now if it's expired or not
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activated then you'll want to activate
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or reactivate that software license same
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thing with the operating system
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in Microsoft Windows operating system
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you can see if for some reason Windows
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10 or Windows 11 even Windows 7 and even
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older operating systems for some reason
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the
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the license has been deactivated or it's
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not functioning that could be a sign
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that the the operating system has been
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corrupted or something wrong with the
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operating system but what you can do is
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you can try to activate it or reactivate
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it you know what I'm
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saying so you would just follow the same
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steps that you took to activate that
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operating system license or these
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computer computer software application
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activation when in doubt you could
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contact the customer support for that
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operating system or the
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software now once you Rectify your
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issue you can actually look into
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using license management tools you know
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what I'm
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saying so those tools can
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help track your life licenses it can
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also even automatically
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renew well it can send out automatic
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renewal reminders to you and it just can
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potentially help you
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to in the future make sure that that
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license is activated whether I don't
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know about the the operating system
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possibly but but software definitely
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software so those are some steps I have
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four minutes I have some further
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information below here but before that
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that if you need online computer
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technical support you can ask a computer
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technician now and solve your computer
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problem I have partnered with a
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SMS text message Telephone video and
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even remotely potentially they could
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remotely connected to your computer and
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as an example they could help you well
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they could potentially fix your computer
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license issue whether it's the operating
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system licensing issue or software
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licensing
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issue you can always browse to ancom
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computers.com and on the homepage there
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is a virtual assistant that you would
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just want to enter in your information
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about your problem and then continue on
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from there also you could also click on
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get techel and there is the same virtual
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assistant where you just enter in your
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information your computer problem
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information in detail and then continue
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on now back to this video report some
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other additional steps
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okay it just it can just depends on the
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actual problem you know what I'm
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saying so again you want to identify the
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root problem the root cause analysis are
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there activation errors if it's if it's
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operating system or even software are
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there any errors that could help you
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diagnose and look up on the
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internet again invalid product license
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Keys Hardware changes and even
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connectivity issues can cause activation
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errors is the license expired if it's
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software a lot of software has a
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expiration dates it could just be
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expired and that may actually cause some
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kind of an error operating systems they
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don't they most operate well Microsoft
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Windows it doesn't really expire once
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you activate it it's you know until and
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you know what I'm saying until you
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reinstalled it well basically once you
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activate it it it's basically as long as
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the computer continues but it it it
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doesn't expire intentionally there could
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be some kind of a problem with the
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operating system if somehow it doesn't
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no longer
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work conflicts there could be a licensed
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conflict the license
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files that portion of the operating
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system or software that stores your
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license information could be corrupted
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or
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damaged and then you would want to
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troubleshoot further so you just want to
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try to find the root cause
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analysis some software I think even
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Microsoft Windows operating system yeah
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it does provide a
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troubleshooter that can identify and
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potentially fix activation errors and
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then I think maybe some software
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programs do too they may you can also
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check for updates whether it's operating
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system updates or software updates it
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may fix that act that license issue you
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can verify your license key make sure
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it's correct make sure it's entering
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correct into the the operating system
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or
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software you could try to repair the
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corrupted license files when in doubt
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you could contact the software vendor
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there's some preventative measures here
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you can store your license key securely
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so you have them in case you ever need
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them again you can enable automatic
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updates and definitely back up your data
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always always always back up your data
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because you never know when you're going
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to have a
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quagmire and then another tip is
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that you would want to purchase software
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from trusted sources if you just
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purchase software from just any old
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website that I'm not saying that there's
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you know people out there that but you
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just never know so you just find trusted
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sources maybe companies or websites that
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you purchase software from before and
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you never had a problem you you know you
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could buy software from there because
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there there is issues with
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pirating and stuff like that you know
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what I'm saying okay so that is my video
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pertaining to how to fix computer
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license issue you can always browse to
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anet computers.com to fix your most
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common computer
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problems also on my homepage if you
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scroll down a little bit you'll find all
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of the web page links to all of the
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other platforms I'm available such as
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adios