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If you have the Upgrade versions of Vista you are supposed to do a full XP install, then install vista over the top.
Most of us dislike these types of dirty installs, instead prefering to do an install to a clean drive or partition.
Here is a workaround:
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.
Most of us dislike these types of dirty installs, instead prefering to do an install to a clean drive or partition.
Here is a workaround:
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.