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That OEM sticker key will >>allways<< be valid for the original computer it was supplied with.
In your case it should state HP OEM W7 Home >>BASIC<<
Now unless you have been using a registry cleaner, or have had a Bios update failure there is no reason why the install via the Hiedoc link should fail., unless its not the W7 home basic download .
you should have these 2 icons on your desktop, see screenshot
In real life the install should not even need activation as the Base HP key should auto activate.
please post the last three blocks of the sticker key, and the >>EXACT<< desciption on the label.
(note this will not compromise its validity)
Roy