Solved Replaced hard drive on OEM Win 7 Home Prem (getting activation nag)

[ashleyquick]

I completely reinstalled Windows on this older Compaq using a Win 7 iso from heidoc. During setup, I used the Product Key from the sticker on the bottom and I'm still getting the nag.

Is there a legit solution?

 

[Megahertz07]

Did you install same type (home, HP, Pro or Ultimate) Win7 that match the Product Key from the sticker on the bottom?

 

[ashleyquick]

Yes. I made certain the install matched the sticker (Home Premium).

 

[Megahertz07]

Did you ever used the same key on another computer or used on same computer in the period of 6 months?
You can try to activate by phone.

 

[ashleyquick]

Did you ever used the same key on another computer or used on same computer in the period of 6 months?
You can try to activate by phone.

Nope.

I'll try the phone activation.

 

[ashleyquick]

The automated phone activation worked. I should have tried that before posting, my apologies. I pessimistically assumed something would go wrong.