content: Getting Windows 7 on a new hard drive? Bought an unused Window 7 computer cheap and got the mother board repaired. The last owner removed the hard drive and memory by the way. Bought a digital hard drive because this computer looks new. Tried to download Windows 7. Microsoft says that my product key comes with new computers and that I should contact the manufacturer. Acer being the manufacturer.  There are a thousand options to do this. I'm sure many are a scam and others are illegal.  Looking for the best option to get Windows 7 on this new hard drive. Quickly and affordably too......yes I know all about me.  Thanks in advance for any help.