Recovering Windows 7 with advanced format drive failes without SP1

I have a dv6-2150us and the hard drive failed. I acquired a new drive and ran recovery disks. Unfortunately many features do not work correctly on an advanced format drive in Windows 7 without SP1. The key feature is Windows update does not work which prevents me from upgrading to SP1. I tried many fixes to Windows update and downloaded SP1 from Microsoft's site, but they all fail to install because update fails to run.
Any advice? I tried to install a fresh ISO of Windows 7 SP1 which works fine, but I would rather not pay for an OS I already own. My Windows license key doesn't work with the Windows 7 SP1 install.
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dv6guy,
Did the HP Recovery Discs actually fail to install??? Does the recovered install fail to boot completely or correctly. Or does the recovered install not only have isues with Windows update and/or other software???
If the recovery completes and you can enter Windows please try to use ABR Beta With Windows 7 Support to backup the installed HP OEM SLP key and HP OEM SLP certificate. Once you have these, save the complete ABR folder to an external location, like a USB stick. Next, install Windows 7 SP1 from your fresh ISO. Do not enter a product key when requested and do not allow Windows to try to activate the computer. Now, restore the key and certificate to your fresh Windows 7 SP1 install. Verify that Windows is activated. Post back and let us know if this succeeded or failed
Please see this forum thread entitled How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc for more on the subject.
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