Vista - Upgrade Install from Ultimate?

I am using Vista Ultimate x64 Build 6001 SP1.
Intel® Core(TM)2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66GHz 2.66 GHz Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB, 1 year old
Some of the symptoms are:
• When I click on System Restore the process starts (visible in Process
Explorer) but the UI it is not visible.
I used System Restore from Vista Repair to restore to a moment before the
start of these symptoms. The symptoms persist.
• Task Manager also remains invisible. However I can use Process Explorer
(Sysinternals)
• When I click on “Turn Windows features on and off� the “Windows Features�
box is displayed with “Please wait...� but nothing happens.
• When trying to uninstall a program or to install an msi file, Windows
Installer displays "Preparing to install..." and remains so forever. Click
Cancel, after 10 min or so “Install server is not responding� or “Could not
find Install Server�
• When I shut down the computer Logging off is displayed until I use one of
the hardware buttons.
• Chkdsk found nothing wrong.
• Sfc /scannow doesn’t start.
• In Safe Mode it is impossible to start any program.
Otherwise, most programs work fine although they go frequently in Not
responding mode.
I used all AV, Spyware and rootkit scanners for x64 I could find. Same
result: No infection!
I see only one explanation: one or more Vista System files are corrupted or
missing.
How can I repair Vista without having to reinstall al programs and settings?
Is it possible to trick Vista to make an Upgrade Install (which I understand
keeps the programs and settings) from Ultimate to Ultimate? When I try a
message tells me that I can upgrade only to a newer version.

Depending on your version, the repair available on the F8 'recovery' options
are about all you can do.

Windows Vista Help What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...4be5e1033.mspx
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