"AT Baez" wrote

> Hi group,
> I have two original copies of windows XP, however one comes as part of a
> package that installs everything, OS + Programs, i only wish to install
> the OS, so, my qustion is, is it ok to use the serial number the package
> on the other installation cd?

It might work but then again it might not. The copy that installs programs
with it is a vendor OEM version and will only work with a key for the same
type. What exactly are the two versions? If you give that info, you could
get better advice.