Downgrade the OS from Windows 7 to Windows XP, with license too

I can active Windows 7 Pro license in the Windows XP operating system? Or do I need key separate license for Downgrade Windows 7 to Windows XP? I have Windows 7 Pro OEM version with license. I can downgrade to Windows XP with the Windows 7 disc and the license.

Masud

Because it's a downgrade, you can only use one version at a time. So if you are downgrading to Windows XP, you can have that version installed on this machine. (That is if you buy an OEM which entitles demotion). If you buy your own commercial version full Windows XP license, you can run Windows XP and Windows 7 at the same time in dual-boot.

If you run Windows 7 and Windows XP at the same time, why not use the free Windows Virtual PC with Windows XP Mode available for Windows 7 Professional customers?

Also, Windows XP Mode includes a full license of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3.

If you need to replace Windows 7 with Windows XP OEM System Builder, you will need to provide your own license.

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How dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP
http://notebooks.com/2011/02/01/how-to-dual-boot-Windows-7-and-Windows-XP-Part-1/

Run in Windows XP Mode requires:
(1) Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise (not supported in Home Premium).

Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/default.aspx

Windows XP Mode now accessible to more than PC
http://windowsteamblog.com/Windows/archive/b/Windows7/archive/2010/03/18/Windows-XP-mode-now-accessible-to-more-PCs.aspx

Get started with Windows Virtual PC
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/get-started.aspx

http://www.notebooks.com/2009/11/23/using-Windows-Virtual-PC-with-Windows-XP-mode/

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