Failed Windows 7 upgrade - now my computer does not start - what do I do?

I tried to upgrade to Windows Vista 64 for Windows 7 64.  During installation to 75% of the last step, the computer "hung up" for hours.  I abandoned the installation to fail.  Have no idea why it does not have since I ran the compatibility test, deleted all the programs of conficting, anti-virus, etc.

Now, I can't get the computer to boot.  I tried to go the last good start with Vista 64 and the operation failed.  I also tried a variety of corrections that are posted on several forums.  All I can get is a continuous loop of the attempts to start (for example. Windows - Vista - HP diagnoistics of screen - screen black screen prompts - and then he repeats)

Without success, I tried to do a system restore - which also failed.  Any suggestions on how I can recover the system and try the upgrade again?

Clean install Windows 7 with upgrade media
http://www.winsupersite.com/Win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp

Clean install Windows 7 with upgrade media and the product key on formatted or empty blank hard drive
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/10/27/clean-install-Windows-7-with-upgrade-media-and-product-key-on-formatted-or-empty-blank-hard-drive/

-Activation of the phone it takes-

How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
(2) press the ENTER"" key.
(3) select your "country" in the list.
(4) choose the option "activate phone".
(5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
(This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

The phone number is not working:
Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

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