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

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The discussion revolves around methods to install software from a CD on a laptop that no longer has a functioning CD drive. Participants explore various solutions, including borrowing equipment and alternative installation methods.

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  • One participant suggests borrowing another computer with a working CD drive and linking the two computers together as the best option, or alternatively transferring files via email, which is slower.
  • Another participant proposes imaging the CD to a USB thumb drive as a potential solution.
  • A different suggestion is to purchase a USB CD-drive for around $15 as a straightforward solution.
  • One participant mentions that many software products have online downloads available, recommending to search for the make and model of the software being installed.
  • A later reply expresses gratitude for the suggested method and confirms that it worked successfully.

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Participants present multiple competing views on how to address the issue, with no consensus on a single best solution. Various methods are proposed, and some participants express satisfaction with certain approaches while others suggest alternatives.

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Some suggestions depend on the availability of additional hardware or internet access, and the effectiveness of each method may vary based on individual circumstances.

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Users facing similar issues with installing software from CDs on laptops without CD drives, as well as those interested in alternative installation methods for software.

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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) .
 
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) .
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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