You guys, I fucked up.

you shouldnt need to reinstall if you have an Ultimate product key, just use it and unlock the ultimate edition, the only differences between install media are 32 bit and 64 bit, otherwise you can install any version of Windows 7 from any install media

heres some step by step info http://tweaks.com/windows/40135/inst...windows-7-dvd/

[skrizach]

you shouldnt need to reinstall if you have an Ultimate product key, just use it and unlock the ultimate edition, the only differences between install media are 32 bit and 64 bit, otherwise you can install any version of Windows 7 from any install media

heres some step by step info http://tweaks.com/windows/40135/inst...windows-7-dvd/

oh that old chestnut.

I just downloaded the home premium 64 iso from digital river and am currently making a bootable usb for it.
if that fricks up I'll do it your way.