System Recovery Options not compatible with this version of Windows.

On installing a new 500GB HDD to my N7010 I get the following message when trying to use my System Repair Disc to boot and then access my saved image:

"This version of System Recovery Options is not compatible wth the version of Windows you are trying to repair. Try using a recovery disc that is compatible with this version of Windows"

It seems to be a Windows issue/bios issue. Many of the fixes I have seen online for other machines with same problem have manipulated the bios to work around, but Dell Phoenix Bios does not offer the switches that would make this problem easier to resolve.

1. I made a new System Recovery Disc just before attempting this swap.

2. My old HDD has not completely failed, but I keep getting diagnostic messages that it is time to replace. I can still boot to it.

3. I have tried a number of forum recommended approaches to work around without success.

• adjusted bios settings, drive listing priority, ata/ahci switch, etc.
• f8 perameters do not present with same options on new disc as with old - old allows (or shows) option to repair new HDD does not.
• have tried another W7 System Repair Disc from another computer
• System Repair disc works fine with old HDD installed

The process of swapping an old hard drive for new should be easy. I have done it before without problems,  but this one has me stumped. Help would be appreciated.