Date: 05/03/07 (Computer Help)    Keywords: virus

Hello there, I plan to reformat my laptop and I just have some questions about it. First off, the disk that I will be using to boot it back up from is a copy, will this affect anything if I have a valid product key? Does it matter that I will be reformatting a laptop as opposed to a normal PC? I have some pictures that I want to keep from the computer but how do I scan these to make sure they're not infected with a virus, and free program recommendations are welcomed. Lastly, I cannot get access to any virus protection for my computer at the moment so what is a good free virus programs that I can use? Thanks for any help. :) Oh and if it matters, it's an acer.

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