Dilogoat

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They will both work.

OEM just means that it is usually shipped with a PC like Dell or something (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Equipment_Manufacturer). As long as it has a serial number you can use it. (Assuming it isn't pre-designated to a manufacturer then you can use it - which it won't be)
 

Jim937

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Hi,

I have WinXP Pro "OEM" for 4 years never a problem to do any type install...I just built a new gaming rig and it Loaded without a problem, this is at least my 6th Activation.

OS: WindowsXP Pro
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX
CPU: Phenom II X2 550 BE Callisto 3.1GHz
RAM : OCZ OCZ3P13334GK 4gb kit (2gb x 2) 1333mhz 7-7-7-20 ddr3
Video Card: MSI N9800GT-T2D512-OC V2 GeForce 9800 GT 512MB
Sound Card: onboard
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA
DVD-Rom/Rw: Sony Optiarc Black 24X
Floppy Drive: none
Monitor:19" Hyundai IQ L90D+ D-SUB
CASE: Antec 900