System restore wiped out Microsoft programs

[xJohn]

I got the blue screen and brought my laptop to repaird place.  They used a system restore and this wiped out all except my data.  There were some Microsoft programs included as purchase.  I didn't get any disks.  How can I get them restored?  thanks

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[Nikhil_HP]

Microsoft programs that go with the unit are trialware and you need to buy them directly from microsoft to use them after completion of the trial period.

[xJohn]

How long does this trial period last.  I had them on one computer [HP]for a year and a second computer [Lenovo]  for over 2 years and still going. ????  I'd like this trial period to continue.  thanks,

[Lucky]

Hi ,

Any microsoft program trial pack usually lasts for a trial period ( ex : 30 days ).

But i am sure doing a restore to previous time will not affect applications .

Doing a system restore to factory settings will affect your programs as it will wipe out data and do a fresh installation.

Kindly rerply with more details for further references.