How I change my version of Windows 7

My computer (Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J) came originally with windows vista, but they provided me with a drive to upgrade to Win 7 Home Premium. Three years ago my hard drive died and I had to replace it, but the person who did it apparently used a copy of windows 7 ultimate that wasn't authentic and now, my computer asks me a product key. I type the product key for the software update that was given to me by Sony, but it does not recognize. Is it possible that I can install the one I have and get rid of my current version. Help, please!

See:

http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/05/12/how-to-downgrade-Windows-7-editions/

I would recommend that you perform a custom installation.

How to: perform a customized Windows installation

Note: a custom installation will require that you reinstall the software and hardware drivers.

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