Really, if you wanted it, you should have bought it new Otherwise, here is a post on how to use the temporary license to become a perpetual one. If all you want to do is transfer programs (or update it and the software on it) there is a version of Ti Connect for the nSpire available for free. I personally have never encountered a need for it, but I'm sure others use it.TI-Nspire Student Software: NSSX/SP/KT/2L1/A
TI-Nspire CAS Student Software: NSCSX/SP/KT/2L1/A. This product will be a great fit for individual students who need access to the software for a fixed period of time. Home TI Nspire student software license number free TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Student Software - Full Version, License