Will my OEM key work on retail version of Windows?

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  1. AddRAM
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
       New #11

    He just downloaded the 64 Bit version John, he never said he bought it :)

    So he can use his COA key to activate it.

    An oem disc and a retail disc are the same thing.

    We have been over this time and time again :)
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  3. ICIT2LOL
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       New #12

    My mistake mate I took it as he bought the retail copy. I'll get out now before I get the foot in mouth again.
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