How to move pre-loaded Win 7 OS from HDD to SSD

[Threetall]

I have a Lenovo desktop with Win 7 Home 64 bit. Windows was pre-loaded and it installed when first booted. I do not have any disk media for windows.

I have my first SSD (Samsung 840 EVO 240gb) and want to move the OS from the HDD to the SSD. Fresh install if thats best.

I have read many insightful posts here about this process but I haven't found any that address my specific concern (or it was explained in other detail and I couldnt make the logic leap):
How do I move my OS from the HDD to the SSD when I do not have any media. I DO have the activation code. Will a Windows repair disk cover it?

The HDD has been imaged and I have two back ups.

I used to be big into pc builds way back when but haven't had my hands in a case since the glory days of XP.
I know enough to realize I am the weakest link.
Thanks for your help and thanks for all the available advice.

 

[USAFRet]

A clean install on the new SSD is the best option.

You can download the official Windows 7 ISO here. Burn it to a DVD, and install
http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

Remove all other drives before you do the install. Have only the SSD and DVD drives connected.

 

[Threetall]

Thank you for the prompt response.

"Burn it to a DVD, and install" The links on that page are the install disks? Or must I use the iso to create the media?

 

[USAFRet]

Thank you for the prompt response.

"Burn it to a DVD, and install" The links on that page are the install disks? Or must I use the iso to create the media?

Download the relevant ISO. Then, with whatever DVD burning application you use, create a bootable disk. "Burn ISO image" or similar wording.

 

[Threetall]

Thanks. Gonna do some massive prep and get to work. A nice project whilst locked inside on a frozen day.