You might have to edit or delete the ei.cfg file from the sources folder. If the DVD is coded as Retail and you Product code is OEM (or vise versa) I think it will be rejected. If it is rejected the simple solution is to just delete the ei.cfg file from your thumb drive. That will make your thumb drive a universal install drive. You will get a menu asking which version you want to install, Home, Pro or Ultimate, and it will except an OEM or Retail key. Your product code has to match the version you install so you can't cheat by selecting Ultimate and tying to enter your Pro key.