Hard drive model for gateway model MS290?

[carnageX]

I'd suggest 64bit.

Though, you shouldn't have to buy an OS...There should be a key on the bottom of your laptop for Win7. If you don't have a reinstall disc, you can get one from here:
[Legal Download: Windows 7 with SP1, 13 languages

Download the ISO and either burn it to a disc or create a bootable USB flash drive with this tool: Windows USB/DVD Download Tool - Microsoft Store

 

[Muskitballs]

Sweet, i just ordered a new hdd (and a keyboard that got juice on it and was all sticky ) i will definatly will give this a try once it gets here.. thanks for the advice....

 

[carnageX]

No problem - good luck.