Windows 7 reinstall on SSD replaced under warranty- Will activation/User License be an issue???

The Samsung SSD I bought almost a year ago began having performance issues a few weeks ago. Ultimately, they agreed to swap it out for a brand new one under warranty. It arrived yesterday and I've been dreading reinstalling Windows and all the fun stuff that goes along with a clean install.

My laptop originally had Windows Vista and I purchased a 3-User License copy of Windows 7 to upgade it. I upgraded to the SSD at the same time (the one I just sent back). I also upgraded my Dell XPS desktop with the same Win7 disc before I gave it to my dad. I bought the XPS desktop in early 2008 and, four years later, it had been powered up less than 10 times, so I gave to someone who would. Finally, I bought my little sister a refurbished Dell Latitude E5400 about six months ago and it came with Vista. So I installed WIndows 7 on it and used the 3rd User License.

All three User Licenses had to be used within the same household per the Microsoft User Agreement. I purchased all three and they were all delivered to my home and are registerd in my name, so I complied with their rules. Who I chose to give my property to after I install Win7 is irrelevant.

From past experience when replacing a hard drive and reinstalling Windows or even just doing a clean install on the same drive. I have no doubt that I won't be able to activate Win7 when I finish reinstalling on the new SSD without calling Microsoft and explaining the situation.

I also know that Microsoft has screwed over several people I know over ridiculous technicalities. Should I tell them that I'm installing it on a new drive for the same system because the hard drive was defective and the manufacturer replaced it? Or should I simplify things and say I'm just doing a clean install on my system (and not offfer any details unless the insist, then I'll say I'll say that it was having performance issues and needed a clean start).

I usually avoid lying whenever possible (except to traffic cops or to get my mom off the phone) but I won't be having a crisis of conscience regardless of what I telll them. I'm just trying to avoid any unnecessary hassle by tellilng them whatever they need to hear. I pay for my Windows upgrades and I also buy my Office upgrade with each new edition (my friends make fun of me for it and I'm the only person I know who doesn't just burn a disc at work, but at least it allows me to feel morally superior to them)! I'm just kidding about that last part....well, mostly....

I know I'm probably WAY over-thinking this, but I'd apprecaite some input!

Thanks!

 

You shouldn't have any trouble.

If need be they'll provide you with a phone number to manually (touch tone) activate it if the key doesn't work.

 

Yup, especially wit retail copies, you are supposed to be able to transfer the license to another computer without issues. Replacing a toast drive is entirely within the TOS, even for OEM copies.