If you have to format your computer and reinstall
an operating system, you will find you need to
reload any programs that you want to use. Here is
how to reinstall several popular programs: Microsoft Office
The Office suite includes programs such as Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more. In order to
load this program back onto your computer, you
will need to find the discs for it. This is not a free
program, so is likely something you purchased at one time or another. Many computers come with a
free 60 day trial version, but once the trial has
expired you will need to purchase the software to
continue using it. If your computer originally came
with it installed but after formatting the computer
you lost it, I’m sorry but you are out of luck and will need to purchase the software to use it again. You
can also not share one copy of the software with
your entire office. The software will need to be
activated by a product key, and if Microsoft
determines the product has been activated too
many times it will not allow further activation. This is a valuable program, so just spend the $100 or so
and buy a legit copy for your use. iTunes
iTunes is a free program but must be reinstalled on
your computer if you have had to do a format. You
can go to www.itunes.com and click on the
Download iTunes for Free button, then follow the
prompts to install it. Internet Explorer
If you are using a PC, Internet Explorer will
automatically be downloaded when you reinstall
your operating system. You should not need to do
anything. Firefox / Chrome
These operating systems will need to be reinstalled
after a format, however both are free downloads.
Visit the Mozilla or Google websites and look for
their links to download the respective programs. Virus Scan
Virus scan software can be downloaded either via
discs, or online. If you purchased the software
online originally, go to the manufacturer website
for the virus scan and log in to your account. Most
big-name companies will have a record of how much time is remaining in your current
subscription, and will let you re-download the
product. Other software
Other software you might use includes accounting
software (Quickbooks, Quicken), games (Warcraft,
Sims), photo editing software (Adobe, Kodak) and
more. These programs were likely purchased by
you at some point and came with a CD that you can use to download the software. Use the discs and
make sure to have on hand any product key
numbers that came with the software in order to
reinstall it.