Installing Windows XP Home over XP OEM in Bootcamp

I installed Windows XP OEM edition in Bootcamp and have been running Sage in this without problems for some time. Recently updated to 10.5 and latest Bootcamp and all ok.
My problem is that there is now a need to run in Parallels as well and as I discovered initially, the OEM version of Windows cannot be activated in Parallels after doing so in Bootcamp. What I want to do is replace the OEM version in Bootcamp with the Full Home edition so that I can run it in Parallels as well.
I am not very experienced with installing Windows but I understand that I can just install over the top of the OEM version.What I need to know is will this replace the OEM version completely (what I want) and allow me to set up new activations? Is there likely to be any need for reinstalling Sage or other programs or repeating set-ups? Is there a better way of doing this, eg is it possible to just purchase a new license key or use the one that comes with the full version of XP and reactivate?
Thanks for any advice

1. Call Microsoft and insist that your version of Windows is on the same computer however you would like to install it on another partition as a virtual machine. They should be able to help there and issue another product key.
2. The other thing is that parallels can use the boot camp partition with windows on it so you don't hae to install windows again. That information is available [HERE|http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/bootcamp>.
I would try Option 1 first and then if does not work then go with Option 2.
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