A product key from an old computer can be used for vmware fusion on a new mac?

We used to own a Dell computer with windows XP Professional OS. Lately, we have switched all of our Mac computers and no longer use the old windows computer. I have the product key for this OS and I was hoping to use the CD of windows XP on VMware fusion and relocation (in order to play video games). So far, the installation was almost a success until it would not accept the old operating system product key. Is there a way to get a new product key?
PS The only purpose is for the PC games we have.

can I get another free product key? I still have the old computer

you need to know if the old pc had an O E M version of windows, because

windows OEM versions are locked to the motherboard of the PC they where first installed at.

If the product key you have is from a version marketed Windows (non oem) you can install the version on another pc if you take away the first pc.

in other words, a version on a pc at the same time.

You should check with the microsoft Web site dealing with pirated software and product keys.

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