Steam users: Can I reinstall on a different computer?

[Otterian]

NOTE: I know this would be a more appropriate question for the steam forums, but I do not have a registered account there and am unable to post a topic

SO this is directed at any experienced steam users

If I downloaded and installed Fallout 3 from Steam on one computer, will I be able to reinstall it on another, like I would with a normal CD?

My computer was just attacked by some sort of virus that won't let me open anything (including my antivirus), so I plan on wiping the memory (or something, I don't even know how) to get rid of it.

(NOTE: If you have any alternative solutions don't hesitate to respond)

Now, if I did that, all of my games and their save files would be gone, and I assume I would have to reinstall Fallout 3 (my favorite game). So, to restate my question: Can I download/install Fallout 3 a second time without purchasing another copy? Even if it's on the same computer?

 

Thanks

[Otterian]

Ok, never mind, I installed Steam on a different computer, logged on to my account, and noticed an "Install" button in the description of my games, so I answered my own question.

This topic is now useless

[bben46]

Not entirely useless - Here is a link to a site where you can download and create FREE self booting antivirus repair cds to clean your hard drive. As they never actually access the content on the drive, they can clean almost any virus without formatting the drive. Just be sure to use a clean computer to create the rescue CD.

 

http://www.techmixer.com/free-bootable-antivirus-rescue-cds-download-list/

 

BTW, On both Vista and Win7 systems the most common reason a virus was able to disable your antivirus is having UAC turned off. If UAC is on, and your Antivirus is installed in the Program files folders, then the virus needs your permission to deactivate the antivirus. They may camouflage the permission with a harmless looking name, such as a message may say something like UAC needs your permission to allow sys1upgrade.exe to run. Then it turns out that sys1upgrade.exe is a new alias for a virus that hasn't been flagged by your antivirus yet, or you haven't upgraded the virus definitions as often as you should.