Replace with Win 7 32 bit XP Mode using the oem license key?

We have some old software that requires a 32 bit OS.  There is no way around that it will never support 64 bit, but must use it occasionally.

Currently, we run with XP Mode installed Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.  As Microsoft ends support XP on April 8, 2014, we want to move a virtual machine to Windows 7 32 bit.

Is it acceptable to use the same license key OEM on the bottom of the laptop to install Windows 7 32 - bit in Virtual PC instead of the XP Mode or do we need to buy more licenses of Windows 7?

Windows Virtual PC can be used independently of Windows XP Mode, but as noted, if you use another version of Windows such as Windows 7 32 bit, you will need to purchase an additional license. The license at the bottom of your laptop is already linked to the host machine on which it is installed.

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