Install Windows 7 on a laptop and desktop

I have a Dual desktop core and a Sony Vaio laptop.  Both are / were installed with Vista Home OEM.

The laptop now broke down and the indications are that the hard drive is faulty.  He came up with an OEM Vista and I don't have a Vista disc.  If I have to replace the laptop HARD drive what version of Windows 7, I should get which gives me the opportunity to later pass office (OEM) from Vista to Windows 7?

I assumed that any notebook replacement HARD drive will be completely empty and I need a Windows 7 full - but which pack will give me the portability to another PC at home.

If this is not possible - or too complicated - buy another disk of Vista to replace the OEM system, to attempt an install on the laptop to see if it's the HARD drive whaich has failed and if so which I can install then on a new HARD drive?

Thank you

You have a valid license of Vista for the laptop so qualify for a Windows 7 upgrade version. It can be installed with Clean install Windows 7 with upgrade media

The license upgrade is a retail license and is transferable, but can be installed on one computer at a time.

Test your portable drive with a diagnostic of its manufacturer utility to see if it has failed.

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