How can I reuse this Hp Product key?

[krazyq]

Hey I have this hp over here and the hdd went bad so we have to reinstall the os
I want to reinstall using his same product key,
It's a win7 home prem hp
next to the key it says hp too
what version of win do i need to get
thank you
or does he need a new license?

 

[Joe C]

A windows 7 home prem OEM version should do it for you
you can get the 64 bit here
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65733/X15-65733.iso
and the 32 bit here
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65732/X15-65732.iso
you should be able to use the license from the COA sticker on the pc

 

[carnageX]

Agreed with Joe. Just get a Win 7 Home Premium OEM disc (32 or 64bit works) and it should be fine.

You'll probably have to call in the activation, since it's already been activated online once. Just takes 10 minutes to do, and its all automated.

 

[krazyq]

Hmmm keeps saying invalid.
I'll try calling. Thanks