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 functioning CD drive, users can consider several options. Borrowing another computer with a working CD drive allows for direct linking or transferring files via email, although the latter is slower. Alternatively, imaging the CD to a USB thumb drive is a viable method. Purchasing an external USB CD drive for around $15 is also an effective solution. Additionally, many software products offer online downloads, so searching for the specific make and model can provide a direct download option, eliminating the need for the CD altogether.
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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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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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