{"id":2316,"date":"2023-08-03T13:17:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T07:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2023-08-03T13:17:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T07:47:49","slug":"how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive? (3 Easy Ways Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today many laptops do not have CD drives, making them <strong>thinner <\/strong>and <strong>lighter<\/strong>. For this reason, they are easy to work with. However, some users wonder how to install their preferred software on such laptops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>I also purchased one without the CD drive, and when I wanted to install the Windows operating system, I was forced to research <strong>easy ways<\/strong> of installing software on a laptop without a CD drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get rid of this problem by <strong>buying an external CD drive<\/strong> that you only need to plug into your laptop\u2019s <strong>USB port <\/strong>without the CD drive. But this method is not the only solution; Below, I share with you <strong>alternative ways<\/strong> that yield similar results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#How_To_Install_Software_On_A_Laptop_Without_CD_Drive_3_Easy_Ways\" title=\"How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive (3 Easy Ways)\">How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive (3 Easy Ways)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#Method_1_%E2%80%93_Using_An_External_USB_CD_Drive\" title=\"Method 1 &#8211; Using An External USB CD Drive\">Method 1 &#8211; Using An External USB CD Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#Method_2_%E2%80%93_Using_a_USB_Thumb_Drive\" title=\"Method 2 &#8211; Using a USB Thumb Drive\">Method 2 &#8211; Using a USB Thumb Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#Method_3_%E2%80%93_Sharing_CDDVD_Drive_With_Another_Computer_On_A_Wireless_Network\" title=\"Method 3 &#8211; Sharing CD\/DVD Drive With Another Computer On A Wireless Network\">Method 3 &#8211; Sharing CD\/DVD Drive With Another Computer On A Wireless Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#How_To_Install_Software_On_A_Laptop_Without_CD_Drive_On_Mac\" title=\"How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive On Mac?\">How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive On Mac?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#First_Method_Installation_from_Mac_App_Store\" title=\"First Method: Installation from Mac App Store:\">First Method: Installation from Mac App Store:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#Second_Method_Installation_Using_Remote_Disc\" title=\"Second Method: Installation Using Remote Disc:\">Second Method: Installation Using Remote Disc:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#How_To_Install_Game_On_PC_Without_CD_Drive\" title=\"How To Install Game On PC Without CD Drive?\">How To Install Game On PC Without CD Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#My_Laptop_Doesnt_Have_A_CD_Drive_What_Can_I_Do\" title=\"My Laptop Doesn&#8217;t Have A CD Drive. What Can I Do?\">My Laptop Doesn&#8217;t Have A CD Drive. What Can I Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#How_To_Install_A_Program_From_A_CD_On_Windows_10\" title=\"How To Install A Program From A CD On Windows 10?\">How To Install A Program From A CD On Windows 10?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#How_To_Install_Multidisc_Software_On_A_Laptop_Without_CD_Drive\" title=\"How To Install Multidisc Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive?\">How To Install Multidisc Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#Why_Dont_Some_Laptops_Have_CD_Drives\" title=\"Why Don\u2019t Some Laptops Have CD Drives?\">Why Don\u2019t Some Laptops Have CD Drives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#Is_It_Possible_To_Install_Windows_On_My_Laptop_Without_A_CD_Drive\" title=\"Is It Possible To Install Windows On My Laptop Without A CD Drive?\">Is It Possible To Install Windows On My Laptop Without A CD Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#What_Are_The_Easy_Methods_I_Can_Use_To_Install_Software_On_My_Laptop_That_Does_Not_Have_A_CD_Drive\" title=\"What Are The Easy Methods I Can Use To Install Software On My Laptop That Does Not Have A CD Drive?\">What Are The Easy Methods I Can Use To Install Software On My Laptop That Does Not Have A CD Drive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Software_On_A_Laptop_Without_CD_Drive_3_Easy_Ways\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive (3 Easy Ways)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-Easy-Ways-To-Install-Software-On-A-Laptop-Without-CD-Drive.png\" alt=\"3 Easy Ways To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive\" class=\"wp-image-2319\" width=\"494\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-Easy-Ways-To-Install-Software-On-A-Laptop-Without-CD-Drive.png 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-Easy-Ways-To-Install-Software-On-A-Laptop-Without-CD-Drive-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-Easy-Ways-To-Install-Software-On-A-Laptop-Without-CD-Drive-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are<strong> three easy and convenient methods<\/strong> to use. The <strong>choice <\/strong>depends on <b>your familiarity<\/b> with the method(s) and compatibility with your laptop without the CD drive. These methods include using an external USB CD drive, a <strong>USB thumb drive,<\/strong> and a <strong>shared CD drive<\/strong> with another laptop with a CD drive <strong>on a wireless Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_%E2%80%93_Using_An_External_USB_CD_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Method 1 &#8211; Using An External USB<\/strong> <strong>CD Drive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your laptop does not have a slot for the disk drive, don&#8217;t worry because you need an<strong> external USB CD drive. <\/strong>Using an external USB CD is one of the <strong>efficient and easy alternatives<\/strong> to have your software installed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/external-USB-CD-drive.png\" alt=\"external USB CD drive\" class=\"wp-image-2321\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/external-USB-CD-drive.png 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/external-USB-CD-drive-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/external-USB-CD-drive-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You need a working external USB CD drive and active USB ports on your laptop. Then, plug in the external CD drive in any USB port.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to note the type of external drive you are using because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Some will <strong>play <\/strong>external drives <strong>immediately after plugging in.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While others will<strong> require to be installed via a driver.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the external USB CD drive you are <strong>using needs a driver,<\/strong> ensure you follow the procedure and instructions to install the driver. Usually, the <em>manufacturer&#8217;s manual contains all the steps you need.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inserting the program CD you intend to install follows immediately after installing the external drive. It will only take your laptop a few seconds to read the CD. When it is ready, it shows up in &#8220;My Computer.\u201d Next, click on the CD drive that shows up and then continue with the software installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After clicking on the CD drive, the <strong>installation wizard prompts <\/strong>and takes you through the <strong>installation process.<\/strong> Now that you are done, you can install software or a game on a laptop without a CD Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_%E2%80%93_Using_a_USB_Thumb_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Method 2 &#8211; Using a USB Thumb Drive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use a USB thumb drive to install software to your laptop computer without a CD drive. You only need a <strong>flash disk<\/strong> or <strong>thumb drive <\/strong>and another computer equipped with a CD drive. Then copy the installer from the computer and paste it to your laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/USB-Thumb-Drive.png\" alt=\"USB Thumb Drive\" class=\"wp-image-2323\" width=\"373\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/USB-Thumb-Drive.png 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/USB-Thumb-Drive-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/USB-Thumb-Drive-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Copying and pasting the software data starts with plugging in the thumb drive on a laptop with a CD drive, copying<strong> the file,<\/strong> and <strong>pasting<\/strong> it to the flash drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After copying the data, safely eject the thumb drive and <strong>plug it into your laptop without the CD drive.<\/strong>&nbsp; To proceed with the installation process, click on the installer file that directs you through till it is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, whatever you must master are the two steps of copying the necessary files from a CD and transferring them to your laptop without a CD drive using the USB thumb drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>First Step: Copying The Software Data From CD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Using a computer with a CD drive, insert the CD having the software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the CD drive by clicking &#8220;My Computer,&#8221; then double-click the CD drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight all the folders and files, then right-click and copy. If there is a prompt on the window informing of hidden files or folders and asking whether you would like to include them, select OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take your USB thumb drive and insert it into a USB port on your laptop with the CD drive. If an AutoPlay window appears, select an open folder and <em>click OK. But if it does not appear, don\u2019t worry, open the USB thumb drive from \u201cMy Computer\u201d by double-clicking the CD drive.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the software files\u2019 easy location, create a folder on the flash drive by right-clicking any blank area within the window. Select \u201cNew\u201d then \u201cFolder\u201d and name it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the software data by double-clicking the new folder you named to open it, right-clicking within the folder, and selecting paste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After completing the file transfer, close the window and safely eject the USB thumb drive from the laptop computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Second Step: Using A USB Thumb Drive To Transfer Software Data To A Laptop Without A CD Drive<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Using your laptop without a CD drive, insert the USB thumb drive into one of the USB ports. <em>If the AutoPlay window shows up, select the open folder, then OK. But if it doesn&#8217;t open a USB thumb drive.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy the software folder by right-clicking it and selecting copy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select any blank area within the desktop and paste the software folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After completing the file transfer, double-click the folder on the desktop to open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the launch file, double-click it to open it, and follow the instructions to install the software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Done<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_%E2%80%93_Sharing_CDDVD_Drive_With_Another_Computer_On_A_Wireless_Network\"><\/span><strong>Method 3 &#8211; Sharing CD\/DVD Drive With Another Computer On A Wireless Network<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can install the intended software on your laptop without a CD drive using a shared drive with another computer via a wireless network. Despite being more complicated than the other methods, it functions with the older versions of the Windows operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sharing-CD-Drive-With-Another-Computer-On-A-Wireless-Network-e1618227443948.png\" alt=\"Sharing CD\/DVD Drive With Another Computer On A Wireless Network\" class=\"wp-image-2324\" width=\"383\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sharing-CD-Drive-With-Another-Computer-On-A-Wireless-Network-e1618227443948.png 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sharing-CD-Drive-With-Another-Computer-On-A-Wireless-Network-e1618227443948-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sharing-CD-Drive-With-Another-Computer-On-A-Wireless-Network-e1618227443948-768x397.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first crucial step is to <strong>set up a wireless network<\/strong> that permits <strong>sharing the CD drive on another laptop with your network\u2019s drive. The second essential step is installing the software from the shared CD drive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>First Step: Settings Configuration To Share The CD Drive<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have another laptop with a CD drive and perform the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Start, select My Computer before looking for the CD drive,<\/strong> then right-click and select Properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the Sharing tab <strong>\u201cShare with\u201d<\/strong> in the Properties window, and select <strong>\u201cAdvanced Sharing.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>&#8220;Share this folder&#8221;<\/strong> checkbox, assign a name for the drive, and click <strong>\u201cApply.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To open the permission window, select permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click OK on the \u201cfull control\u201d checkbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To close the window, click Apply, followed by OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To close advanced sharing options, click again OK. After this last step, you can <strong>access the CD drive<\/strong> to another laptop on your network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Second Step: Installing Software from a Shared CD Drive<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing the intended software on the laptop without a CD drive requires the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Ensure both laptops are<strong> connected to your network.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the CD drive slot on the other laptop and <strong>insert the installation disc<\/strong> to <strong>access <\/strong>it across your network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your laptop without the CD drive, click <strong>Start<\/strong>, and in the<strong> search tap<\/strong>, enter &#8220;<strong>network<\/strong>,&#8221; then click on the laptop name where you enabled sharing and where the intended software is installed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log into the first laptop if a prompt window requires a username and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the folder for the CD drive and locate the file name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click on the file and continue with the installation process. In some cases, the installation wizard present would guide you till the process is completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Done<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d7d7d7\"><strong>You can check out this video if you find the above process too complex.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Share Files\/Folders\/Drives Over A Home WiFi Network | Windows 10\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mjOAI5YP_QY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Software_On_A_Laptop_Without_CD_Drive_On_Mac\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive On Mac?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main methods to perform this &#8211; Installing the software from the App Store and another one is by <strong>Using Remote Disc.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Method_Installation_from_Mac_App_Store\"><\/span><strong>First Method: Installation from Mac App Store:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Double-Click on the App Store icon to open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the name of the Software you need in the search box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your desired Software and Open it to display information about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>\u2018Price Button\u2019<\/strong> on the App and then the <strong>\u2018Buy App\u2019<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An \u2018Install the application\u2019 prompt will pop up; key in your ID credential, and within a short while, your Software installation process will be over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This way, you can install software on a Mac without a CD drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_Method_Installation_Using_Remote_Disc\"><\/span><strong>Second Method: Installation Using Remote Disc:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the \u2018Apple\u2019 icon on your Mac with an optical drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click on \u2018System preferences\u2019 to open the sharing window from the internet &amp; wireless section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select CD or DVD sharing, then insert the disc into the optical drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>\u2018Finder button\u2019<\/strong> to open the Finder window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u2018Remote disc\u2019 from the sidebar down list. This shows the Mac having a CD or DVD sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the computer icon and then click the<strong> \u2018Connect\u2019 <\/strong>button<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the computer with the optical drive, click <strong>\u2018Accept\u2019<\/strong> to allow the Mac laptop to use the drive to install the software. Once complete, it will appear on your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Install disc for installation of the software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And you are done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Game_On_PC_Without_CD_Drive\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Game On PC Without CD Drive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be done using <strong>USB Thumb Drive,<\/strong> where the <strong>game has been copied to a flash disk.<\/strong> Below are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Insert your flash disk into the laptop you want to transfer the game into via USB port. When the \u2018Auto-play\u2019 window appears, select \u2018Open folder\u2019 and click Ok.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click<strong> <\/strong>on the folder with the game, and select <strong>\u2018Copy.\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On a blank space on the desktop, right-click and select <strong>\u2018Paste.\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After it&#8217;s complete, <strong>double-click<\/strong> the newly created folder to <strong>open it.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the launch file, double-click to open it, and <strong>follow the prompt installation instructions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Done!<\/strong> And in this way, you can install a game on a PC without a CD Drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1618218741420\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Laptop_Doesnt_Have_A_CD_Drive_What_Can_I_Do\"><\/span><strong>My Laptop Doesn&#8217;t Have A CD Drive. What Can I Do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Acquire an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/what-is-optical-drive.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>optical drive<\/strong><\/a> that you can now use to connect to your laptop via a USB port. Once connected, <strong>you can easily <\/strong>copy, play, and transfer files, software, programs, and other content from a CD or DVD to your laptop. Once you are done, eject the optical drive from your laptop.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1618218848665\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_A_Program_From_A_CD_On_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>How To Install A Program From A CD On Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>1. <strong>Insert <\/strong>the <strong>disk with the program <\/strong>in the <strong>disk drive <\/strong>and close.<br \/>2. An \u2018Auto-play\u2019 prompt pops at the bottom right corner.<br \/>3. Click on it, and choose \u2018Run Start.exe\u2019 to Install the program from a CD on your Windows 10.<br \/>4. If the \u2018Auto-play prompt doesn\u2019t appear, type<strong> \u2018Auto-play settings\u2019 <\/strong>on the search box and turn on the auto-play.<br \/>5. Under \u2018Removable drive,\u2019 choose to Ask Me every time, then Left-click once.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1618218962065\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Multidisc_Software_On_A_Laptop_Without_CD_Drive\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Multidisc Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>1. Install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webopedia.com\/definitions\/iso-image\/\" class=\"broken_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISO<\/a> recorder software into your laptop, and insert the disk to be converted.<br \/>2. Click on My Computer, and right-click on Optical Drive.<br \/>3. Click \u2018Create Image from CD\/DVD\u2019 and save (do this first 3 steps for all discs).<br \/>4. Transfer them to your laptop via a USB drive or a created network.<br \/>5. open the virtual files from Virtual CD and extract them to a folder.<br \/>6. Open the VCD control tool.exe, click install driver, and then Ok.<br \/>7. Go to the virtual drive, and click \u2018Add drive.\u2019<br \/>8. On the Virtual CD, select the \u2018Mount\u2019 button.<br \/>9. Locate and then select all the software files to be installed, and click Open.<br \/>10. Click Ok, and follow the prompt installation instructions.<br \/>11. This way, you can install multidisc software on a laptop without a CD Drive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1618219099455\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Dont_Some_Laptops_Have_CD_Drives\"><\/span><strong>Why Don\u2019t Some Laptops Have CD Drives?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>This is because a CD drive takes up a lot of a<strong> laptop\u2019s physical space,<\/strong> so for most modern laptops, <strong>space is utilized<\/strong> on other features to make them more <strong>portable <\/strong>and <strong>efficient<\/strong>. However, some come fitted with internal optical drives and others with none.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1618219110634\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Possible_To_Install_Windows_On_My_Laptop_Without_A_CD_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Is It Possible To Install Windows On My Laptop Without A CD Drive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, it is possible; you must only follow two essential steps for successful Windows installation. The first step is to create a bootable ISO Windows file on your USB drive. The second step requires that you use this USB drive to install Windows on your laptop.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1618219143269\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Easy_Methods_I_Can_Use_To_Install_Software_On_My_Laptop_That_Does_Not_Have_A_CD_Drive\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Easy Methods I Can Use To Install Software On My Laptop That Does Not Have A CD Drive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Using an<strong> External USB CD drive,<\/strong> <strong>USB Thumb Drive<\/strong> and shared <strong>CD drive with another laptop on a wireless network are easy methods. <\/strong>However, the first two are the easiest and simple methods to use for starters. Using a shared CD drive on a wireless network is complex and needs excellent understanding.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> three methods I<\/strong> mentioned for installing software on a laptop without a CD drive are the easiest and best alternatives. I prefer a small and light laptop to work with a mini or small computer; you can install any software you need. Hence, it is worth noting carrying more weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope I\u2019ve solved your query <em>&#8216;How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive,&#8217;<\/em> thanks for the read. 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