How do I install the operating system on a store bought hard drive?

I purchased a hard drive from best buy to replace the one that died on my hp G60-501. When I try to run the system install disk, it runs through the entire thing (around 1.5 hours). When it finally finishes, it says that it needs to be reinstalled. I have done this several times but to no avail. I was told that the drive needs to be tatooed for HP. WHat does this mean? How do I do it? Is it something that I can do on my own?

There should be no need to tattoo anything. What type of system install disk are you using? Is it the one you made when the computer was new using the DVD burner? I am suspecting a problem with the recovery disk. What brand of hard drive is it? We can get you a utility disk for the drive and I suggest wiping it clean and starting over. You should be able to order an HP recovery disk or just use a retail or OEM Windows disk.

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