Can I transfer XP to another PC? - Not what you think!

[Tachion]

Sounds straightforward, right? Retail: Yes, OEM: no.

Problem is I have neither!

I obtained Windows XP Pro from my University who, rather than just get Microsoft Educational software, got a volume license for their students. I'm certainly not complaining as it means the university gives us the software for free, and we get full versions.

This disc (Part# E85-00289) is stamped with "Windows XP Professional - Not for Retail or OEM Distribution - Unlicensed Software: Illegal without separate license from Microsoft".

The disc is 100% legal as, being a student, I am covered under their volume license agreement.

I just need to know if I can transfer this XP installation to another machine, since the one I originally installed it on is currently running Linux. I tried searching all over the place on Microsoft's site and Google, and I cannot find an answer, as everything talks about the difference between retail and OEM, not unlicensed.

I'm optimistic that I can transfer the installation, since it certainly isn't OEM software, but a bit worried since it's not exactly considered "retail" either.

Does anyone know if this is possible? Or am I locked in like with an OEM version

 

[Mavtech]

I am pretty sure that Student versions can be moved to another computer by you. But, you are only licenses to use it as long as you are a student. You do have the COA and key, right?

 

[piasabird]

Ask your educational institution. When we went to Vista, we could only get the upgrade, which is useless if you want to build a computer from scratch. Not only that we had to pay for the DVD that the operating system came on, but it is worthless. I have a School (Employee) Vista Business Premium Upgrade Disk at home that I paid money for and can not even really use. I suppose I could get XP and then upgrade that. But the whole point is not to have to pay for an operating system.