Install a new hard drive - need advice!

I intend to install a new hard drive on my Compaq C500
All hard drives are the same physical size or do I need a specifically for this laptop?
I do not have the windows install disks, but I have the sticker on the laptop with the product key to this topic, is it possible to download and install it?
And what I have to install the drivers manually or it will install when I install the OS?
Thank you
Tom.

I don't know of anyone who has a copy of it,
Is there a way I can download and install with the product key that I have?

Yes, but if it is not an official partner, I can't give you the link.  And currently I don't know any for Windows Vista.
For Windows 7 (Digital River is an official partner of Microsoft): [link]

I guess your best option is to contact HP support by phone or chat online at http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html

Sorry,
Digilodger

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