Accidentally, I installed the upgrade to Windows 7 without the first installation of Vista on a new hard drive. How can I remove the upgrade and install Vista?

I replaced the failed hard drive and then inadvertently loaded upgraded Windows 7 before I reinstalled Vista.  Now I can't understand how to remove the upgrade to Windows 7, so I can install Vista.

Boot from the Windows Vista DVD
Click Install now
Accept the license agreement
When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)
Click on drive Options
Select the disc/s click on Delete
Click new
Click on apply
Click OK
Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

or you can try this for Windows 7:

Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

Click on properties

Scroll down to the Windows Activation

Click the link x days before activation.

Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

Enter the product key

Click next

Select the Activation of the phone

Click Next when you enter your key page

Select your country

Click Next, call the number listed

Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

They will give a confirmation ID, enter it

Click next to complete the activation.

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