Windows 7 64 bit OEM downgrade to 32 bit - Dell send me disks!

Hi all

I have a Dell laptop with Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit pre-installed, but I need to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Basic 32 bit as one of my critical applications does not work on Windows 7 64 bit.
The laptop came with only the 64-bit installation disk.
I read in other responses (for example, this one) that I should ask the 32-bit disk from Dell so I phoned Dell today, explained the situation and my request, but they said that they are unable to send me the 32 bit Disc.
My question:
Can I install Windows 7 Home Basic 32 bit on the laptop using media besides (retail, another disc of universal OEM installation or DIY) and use my current OEM license key? Is this legal?
As far as I understand it, your media source is not relevant, what is important is to install the same version (for example. Home Basic) and use a valid key for this version and in the case of an OEM key for this computer?
I searched these forums and the web for hours trying to find a definitive answer without a bit of luck.
Thank you very much!
Can I install Windows 7 Home Basic 32 bit on the laptop using media besides (retail, another disc of universal OEM installation or DIY) and use my current OEM license key? Is this legal?
 
Perfectly legal, nothing wrong to do so.
As far as I understand it, your media source is not relevant, what is important is to install the same version (for example. Home Basic) and use a valid key for this version and in the case of an OEM key for this computer?
 
You can use your COA key at the back of your laptop (sometimes placed in the battery compartment).

COA certificate of authenticity:

http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

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