Can I reformat my hard drive and re-install Adobe CS4?

I want to reformat my hard drive but I do not want to lose my liscense to Adobe CS4. Is there a way to save my liscense so I can re-install it after i reformat?

Run Help --> Deactivate. Then simply reinstall it with the serial number after you have reformatted.
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Cloud Getting Started https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/topics/getting-started.html
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http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/download-previous-versions-creative-applications. html
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halp.
halp me plase.

So funny story...
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Ghosts? Magic? Full Moon?
we may never know...
Thanks anyways guys!

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1. Should I select Erase, Mac OS Extended Journaled, Erase?
2. If I do this, won't I lose my networkability, and therefore lose access to Time Machine backups?
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         with your computer. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
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I have a 2010 MacBook and I need to wipe the hard drive and restore to factory settings.
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Not very easily. To restore to factory software you need the original installation DVD (CDs).
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