Why can't move from Windows Vista Ultimate Edition of Windows 7 Professional?

I installed Windows Vista Ultimate. I bought a copy of Windows 7 Professional (I didn't need all the extra guff - it was useless in Vista, do not be at all an advantage to 7). So why can I not go?

Hello

Ultimate Vista to Windows 7 Professional is NOT an upgrade path.

Windows 7 Ultimate is your choice only upgrade from Vista Ultimate.

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

Supported upgrade scenarios

Windows Vista (SP1, SP2) Upgrading to Windows 7

Company

Professional, company, full

Enterprise

Enterprise

Home Basic

Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate

Home Premium

Home Premium, ultimate edition

Ultimate

Ultimate

This is how Microsoft has designed their operating system.

See you soon.

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