new hard drive

[debdedoos]

I have a Toshiba laptop with windows 7, the hard drive chucked a wobbly and doesn't work anymore, I have the original windows disc and was wondering if I got a new hard drive would I still be able to use this disc. Is windows registered to the hard drive or the laptop

 

[whs]

Neither, it is registered to the motherboard. If you have the original installation disc, there should be no problem. If you get a new disk, try a SSD. You will be amazed how much faster your laptop will be. Here is a good deal:

PNY XLR8 SSD9SC240GMDA-RB 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com

 

[gregrocker]

Everything is here to do a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums.

If the disk you have doesn't have SP1 then be sure to use the latest official installer ISO burned to flash stick or DVD with tool also provided.

 

[AddRAM]

Yep, that`s a great price on that PNY ssd that WHS linked that I linked earlier in another thread LOL

Just use your disc to install windows and use the COA with your key to activate windows.

 

[theog]

How to use Toshiba Recovery.
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD7C02140000R01.htm
How to recover a Toshiba notebook with the HDD recovery procedure