De-activate Lightroom 3

I have Lightroom 3 installed and activated but I don't see a de-activate option as I do in Photoshop CS5. I am going to wipe the PC and do a complete re-install of everything from Windows up. If I do that without de-activating LR, will I be able to re-install it on the new PC installation.
Thanks,
Roger Spencelayh

Roger,
Lightroom uses an "honour" system. Just wipe your PC and re-install.
Hal

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