JWhipple

I have a new laptop that I got from Dell and want to do a 100% clean Vista install on it.

I have the DVD that came with it to restore vista, which I don't want to use because of all the extra crapola that it installs.

I also have an x32 Vista DVD that came with my VIsta Upgrade retail package.

My question is - since I have the serial number that came with the laptop, will it work with the retail DVD even though it's an OEM serial?

Thanks!