I purchased the original disk when the hard drive failed a few years back. I was able to reload the software then. Everything I can find says to use the alt f10 method which does not work now.
Once the original hard drive has been replaced, eRecovery will no longer be installed on the new hard drive. This program is installed at the factory and can not be reinstalled on a new hard drive.
How to Reinstall Windows With a Recovery Disc
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