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I just bought a new PC, I'd like to wipe windows and install Ubunutu, but I'd like to be able to run windows in virtual box. Rather than have to buy a totally new window's licence, is it possible to use the license that came with my computer to install window's on a virtual machine.
Or is it possible to leave the windows partition and boot that from VirtualBox?
As you can tell, I'm a Virtual Box noob. I know the dual boot option, but I'd like to be able to run windows within Ubuntu.
IANAL, but yes, it is technically possible to transfer an OEM licence to another PC. – kinokijuf – 2013-02-04T18:31:08.170
@kinokijuf, this has nothing to do with "technically", the question is if the legal language in the licence (plus any applicable laws in your area) allow you to do so. IANAL either, and I don't play one on SE either. – vonbrand – 2013-02-05T02:48:20.030