Windows 7 not genuine after clean install with HP disks

Hello,
I just installed a new HDD on my Probook4540s a few days ago after the original one died. I do have a backup of everything on an external HDD. Eventhough I can see my product Key with Speccy, the windows activation window pops up from time to time. One time the activation window said I was registered and good to go. What do I do next?
Thanks in advance!
Donato

Hi AC-DC
Check this article out also as well as contacting MS about your product key issues
http://www.askvg.com/genuine-windows-7-became-pirated-make-it-original-and-activated-again
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