Vista Upgrade clean install workaround

[Clever Mind]

Lets make my first post one to remember

http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/95011/95011.html?Ad=1

1. Boot with the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD.

2. Click "Install Now."

3. Do not enter a Product Key When prompted.

4. When prompted, select the Vista product edition that you do have.

6. Install Vista normally.

7. Once the install is complete, restart the DVD-based Setup from within Windows Vista. Perform an in-place upgrade.

8. Enter your Product Key when prompted.

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