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Can you find a Win7 installation DVD to write to flash stick, boot it and clean reinstall Win7?
Steps to get a perfect reinstall are in my signature box below, including the app to write Win7 ISO file to stick.
Someone whose been around the traps awhile is passionate about your need to replace your HDD. I'd be listening - the last thing is to get things set up on a dud drive. They don't cost much.