Upgrade to i7 > Reformat > Copy if Windows is not genuine

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I've finally upgraded my desktop to i7, so obviously nearly all new parts, so I reformatted the HDD for a new install, ran my Windows 7 Pro x64 disc, entered the key, but now it's claiming 'This copy of Windows is not genuine'. Am I not allowed to reformat and use the same key? If I want to be legal does this mean I have to buy a new key?
 
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