Hi Dckrachi153,
Welcome to Sony Community!
We apologize for the inconvenience. What is the model name of your laptop? Are you having issues installing Windows 7 or Windows 10? What kind of installer were you using? Did you encounter any error message when you try to install the operating system to your new hard drive?
To copy the files from your old hard drive, you can bring them to a repair center to have them do the work. You may also create your own VAIO recovery media if you haven't remove the old hard disk drive from your laptop.
Please answer the questions I have for you to provide you an appropriate resolution.
Regards,
Jen
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