Downgrade windows 7 to xp

Do we need product key of windows XP for downgrading windows 7 professional to windows xp oem version?

OEM keys are preinstalled by the manufacturer, you can  reinstall Windows on the same machine over and over again. 
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  • Downgrade Windows 8.1 64-bit to Windows 8.1 32-bit on Surface 2?

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