How to differentiate between retail and oem Win XP cd's and/or key codes?

Motley67

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Is there anyway to tell the difference in the versions mentioned above by looking at the content of the cd. I lost my CD and I have to re-install using my OEM number. A friend loaned me his cd but it keeps saying that the cd key is invalid. I know the number works since it was on my hard drive before it crashed, so I think I need an OEM version CD.

So, once again, is there a way to tell by looking at the cd contents or by the activation code?

Or are there any sites which explain this?

Thanks

Motley67