Old HHD failed, how can I install an OSx onto new drive?

My old stock HDD failed, and I had to replace it. I have time machine on an external hard drive, and am using it to communicate here. However, when I try to install an OSx (Mountain Lion) onto my new drive, it says: "Cannot install OS. Contact AppeCare." I used disk utility to make sure it says Mac OS Extended (Journaled). What can I do?

Try this:  Boot the MBP with the OPTION+COMMAND+R keys.  The display should result in a picture with a revolving globe.  If you follow the directions, this will connect you to the Apple servers.  You then will be able to install the original OSX that came with the MBP (Lion).  Do not forget to format the HDD in Disk Utility>Erase (to Mac OS Extended (Jourrnaled)) before installing the OSX.
If you had Mt. Lion on that MBP, it should be in your App Store account.  You may download it from there.
You will need a solid Internet connection.
Ciao.

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