How can I activate Windows 2003 STD SP1 OEM Dell on VMware?

I'm trying to old Dell again P2V VMware.

P2V seems OK, but I had a problem during the activation.

When I enter the correct product key, Windows says that the key is unauthorized.

Of course, I know the license OEM is valid in the old Dell, but I have a valid license of Windows for new VMware as well.

I would like to know how to proceed to the next step.

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