How do I install something on a CD without a CD drive?

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To install software from a CD on a Windows 8 Toshiba laptop without a CD drive, users can borrow another computer with a functional CD drive and connect the two systems, or alternatively, transfer files via email. A more efficient method is to create an image of the CD and transfer it to a USB thumb drive. Purchasing an external USB CD drive for approximately $15 is also a viable option. Many software products offer online downloads, making it advisable to search for the specific software online by its make and model.

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  • Basic understanding of Windows 8 operating system
  • Familiarity with USB thumb drives and external hardware
  • Knowledge of how to create disk images
  • Ability to perform online searches for software downloads
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  • Learn how to create a disk image using software like ImgBurn
  • Research the process of connecting two computers via a network for file sharing
  • Explore options for purchasing and using external USB CD drives
  • Investigate online software repositories for downloading installation files
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This discussion is beneficial for Windows users, particularly those with laptops lacking CD drives, IT support personnel, and anyone needing to install software from physical media without a CD drive.

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So, I have a Windows 8 Toshiba laptop, however; quite a while ago, the CD drive fell out. (I'm unsure of how it happened, but it might have something to do with my cat. He has knocked my laptop off of my desk several times.) But I want to install something that is on a CD! Help?
 
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Borrow another computer with a working drive and either link the two computers together (best) or transfer your information as a series of Emails (slow) .
 
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Borrow another computer with a working drive and either link the two computers together (best) or transfer your information as a series of Emails (slow) .
Or image the CD to a usb thumb drive
 
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Or spend $15 and buy a USB CD-drive.
 
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Nidum said:
Borrow another computer with a working drive and either link the two computers together (best) or transfer your information as a series of Emails (slow) .
Thank you so much! It worked beautifully! Thank you again!
 
Most products that require you to install software have online downloads for the software, google the make and model of whatever you are installing.
 
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