now this is my first post and this will likely sound really stupid for asking, but its a question i have to get answered since it is not on the FAQs anywhere on the sites.
the question: as i am having issues with my computer (Window Vista x86 edition, will not bore you with the details that do not concern this communiy) i may have to restore my computer to factory defaults. as it wipes everything that i installed into the system, will i have to purchase the security suite again afterward, even though my account is still active and current?
You should have received your License File attached to the email sent to you when purchasing.
Make sure to save on Flash Drive and then reinsert when Reformat is finished and AIS is reinstalled. 8)
There are many such questions in the forums, about reinstall and re use of license, etc. unfortunately when using the search function in the forums you have to get pretty close on the search terms that you use.
If you didn’t save your license.avastlic file you can always have it resent:
Resend avast License http://www.avast.com/resend-license-paid.php, you will need to enter the email that you used when purchasing the license, e.g. the one that the original email with the link was sent.