However, in the year that ive had it, the machine had become a little sluggish. The software installation on cd dvd the computer on which we will install this program. The instructions are right there on the steps mentioned on the ubuntu download page. The hp manual says i have to run the cd software to hook the netbook to the printer. If you have a network and can connect the netbook to it, share a cd dvd drive from one of the other computers on the network or copy the contents of the cd dvd to a folder on a shared drive. Jun 27, 2009 ive been trying to install the software driver of my new printer to my netbook to no avail. Enter the model information for your printer, and then download and install the available driver and software package on your netbook. Jun 23, 2009 installing software from cd to netbook by sdelrio jun 26, 2009 4.
The software is in an installation cd and since my netbook doesnt have a cd or optical drive, im now thinking of ditching this cd altogether. Assuming that your netbook is on the same domainworkgroup, then you can install the disk over the network and use the same concept to installbackup other items with the netbook. To start with, you need to ensure that netbook has a good. See how to install programs on windows 10 from a cd or dvd, from the internet. Windows firewall may ask if you want to unblock wubi. How to install office, powerpoint and other software on. To use an external usb cddvd drive to install software on your notebook, follow the steps below. All in one software on netbook hp support community 79226. Apr 22, 2009 after i installed the software manually to the usb i still didnt have access to word when i plugged it inot the small laptop. Netbook software suite 2009 for netbooks and other pcs contains 14 full retailversion software titles of the following on the sd card. The problem arises when your laptop or notebook is without a cd drive. How to get installation software on a cd into a netbook. I have a new acer netbook and want to install my existing copy of office 97 home and student edition as there is no cd drive i cannot use the existing cds from microsoft. Netbooks generally lack cd or dvd drives, but installing office 2010 professional or just about any software that comes on cd or dvd only takes a few extra steps.
How to reinstall xp on a netbook with no optical drive. Can i just copy an install cd to a usb device and use it. The question, though, is will the asus netbook actually see it as a bootable. Install ubuntu by booting from usb stick when starting the netbook. Assuming that your netbook is on the same domainworkgroup, then you can install the disk over the network and use the same concept to install backup other items with the netbook. In this tutorial, the desktop computer was running windows. Wubi will automatically download the selected version of ubuntu and install it on your computer. If setting up the cddvd as a network share doesnt suit, you can simply copy the install disk contents to a new folder on a desktop hard drive which is shared and accessible from the netbook. If installation doesnt start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called setup. If you have a network and can connect the netbook to it, share a cddvd drive from one of the other computers on the network or copy the contents of the cddvd to a folder on a shared drive. Install windows 7 on a netbook without a dvd drive. Copied in under a minute a lot faster than burning a disk. Hp notebook pcs installing software from discs without a cd. Jan 18, 2016 also, from the desktop environment menu, select ubuntu netbook to install the netbook edition.
I currently have a hp6180 installed wirelessly on a home network. Then copy browse to my computer, right click the cd rom drive, and choose open, click edit, select all, then click edit again and click copy the entire contents of the cd to a memory stick double. But how do you install software on a tiny netbook with no cd or dvd drive. Hello, i need to install a program onto my netbook but it doesnt have a cd dvd drive. Can i just copy an install cd to a usb device and use it that. Get to know the best ways how to install windows on a laptop without a cddvd drive. Turn your smartphone into a bootable install windows with ease.
I reckon this is a stupid question, but will ask it anyway. Install ubuntu netbook edition with wubi installer howto geek. Is there a way i can connect the two machines so that i can use the pc disc drive to install the programs onto the netbook. External optical drives are the easiest way to use cddvd media and install software to your netbook. Knowing how to install windows without a cd dvd drive is super useful when having an ultra slim laptop,mini notebook or damaged optical drive. Previously i installed it like that on an acer aspire one netbook. Needless to say, your netbook isnt the new asus eee. How to install cd based software on a netbook with no cd.
It was time for the annual formatandreinstall operation that i like to do with all my computers whenever i. Insert the disc into your pc, and then follow the instructions on your screen. The software installation on cddvd the computer on which we will install this program. How do you install an operating system on a netbook with. Nov 05, 2009 i have a samsung nc10 netbook, which somehow got infested with viruses. Feb 22, 2010 most netbooks sold run a flavor of microsoft windows, with xp still front and center on many.
There is a software manager that is installed with ubuntu that can give you the equivalent programs but it is not windows. I had decided to install another operating system linux and now have come to the conclusion that i no longer want both windows and linux on my system. How to install windows in laptop without cddvd drive. Installation on a samsung nc10 netbook november 2009.
Installing software from discs without a cddvd drive using a. On a vista desktop machine the easiest option is copying to one of the public folders then make sure those folders are shared with the local network. I am thinking about getting a new acer aspire one, or perhaps an msi wind. There is an easier way though, rather than copying the disk to another drive, consider sharing the cddvd rom on the desktop.
My netbook is so slow now and probably has lots of malware, spyware on it. Most netbooks sold run a flavor of microsoft windows, with xp still front and center on many. Also, this guide is for the install of windows xp only 32bit, if you would like to install an os like windows 7 on your netbook, then look. Problem with reinstalling windows 7 starter on a netbook hello, i have a toshiba nb 255 netbook. To use a usb thumb drive to install software on your notebook, follow the steps below. The windows 7 iso file you downloaded is meant to be burned to and installed from a dvd. Log on as root and insert the cd installation disk in the cd or dvd rom drive, run from the eioffice cd and the eioffice install wizard will begin. Completely reinstalling windows 7 starter on samung n150. Dont really own a netbook, but i do own a asrock ion 330, and i think that its specs are similar to a netbook, if you count off the fact that it has a dual core cpu and a nvidia geforce 9400m. Knowing how to install windows without a cddvd drive is super useful when having an ultra slim laptop,mini notebook or damaged optical drive. Using a different computer that is equipped with a cd dvd drive, the files on the software cd can be copied onto a usb thumb drive and then transferred to the computer that has no cd dvd drive. Keeping that in mind, here is a list of freeware that you can install on netbook.
In this article, i will explain in detail, how to install software on a laptop without cd drive. I have a samsung nc10 netbook, which somehow got infested with viruses. Preparing the install files how to install windows 7 on a netbook. I have an acer aspire one and i want to install software from. When not in use, notebook resides in the system tray. Try to run the software and it says the video is not set at the minimum level.
Another way to install a program on a netbook tech for. The microsoft site does not appear to have a download section for the main programs like office only service packs and updates. The customer had to buy a new netbook because it was actually cheaper than buying a new hard drive, buying a new windows license and install disc, and then paying us the 12 hours labor to install windows, drivers, av software, updates, etc. I much prefer it to a fullsize laptop because its small and light, but is perfectly adequate for web browsing and notetaking. How do i install software from a cd when my laptop lacks a. Followed the instructions exactly, but hit different problems. Nov 29, 2009 netbooks are constrained by processing power. Hello, i need to install a program onto my netbook but it doesnt have a cddvd drive. I installed windows 8 on mine from a usb stick so you should be able to install linux. To install a program you have a cd for onto a netbook using a thumb drive, you will need two things. In this tutorial i show you how to share a disc drive with a netbook so that you can use it to install programs on it or watch movies. Connect an external usb cddvd drive to one of the netbooks usb ports if it does not have an optical drive. I have an acer aspire one and i want to install software.
I have a great little netbook that i use when im travelling. I want to install a fresh copy of windows xp completely emptying the hdd using the external dvd rom, but i am afraid that. How to install software cd into a netbook techpinas. Notebook is a text editor that can be used to take simple notes, or as a replacement for microsofts notepad application. It didnt come with any cds and does not have a cdrom drive. If the software is protected, copying of content may not be. Hp notebook pcs installing software from discs without a. Insert the memory stick on the netbook, there should be a setup. Installing software from cd to netbook by sdelrio jun 26, 2009 4. Nov 02, 2008 external optical drives are the easiest way to use cd dvd media and install software to your netbook.
Hold down the shift key when inserting the cd on the laptop. Mcafee virusscan plus 2009 with a 1 year subscription acdsee photo manager 2009 anytime organizer checkit registry cleaner corel wordperfect office x3 cyber patrol parental controls laplink everywhere 5 mahjongg ancient mayas stuffit. Using a different computer that is equipped with a cddvd drive, the files on the software cd can be copied onto a usb thumb drive and then transferred to the computer that has no cddvd drive. For instructions on installing and using your external drive, see the documentation that came with the usb cddvd drive. If your pc lacks an optical drive, how can you install software thats stored on a cd or dvd.
Jan 22, 2010 to install a program you have a cd for onto a netbook using a thumb drive, you will need two things. Netbooks generally lack cd or dvd drives, but installing office 2010 professional or just about any software that comes on. Hold down the shift key when inserting the cd on the laptop markys edit your normal computer, or normal laptop, not the netbook. Oct 26, 2017 from a cd or dvd if installation doesnt start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called setup. Installing software from discs without a cddvd drive. So, it is a good idea to choose the software that do not clog the processor of netbook, and are also preferably smaller in size. Jan 12, 2009 there is an easier way though, rather than copying the disk to another drive, consider sharing the cd dvd rom on the desktop.
After i installed the software manually to the usb i still didnt have access to word when i plugged it inot the small laptop. For instructions on installing and using your external drive, see the documentation that came with the usb cd dvd drive. Ubuntu was given as an option because xp no longer ran and you did not have an xp install cd. Rather than burn a cdrom, which wouldnt work very well given that the asus eeepc, like all netbook computers, has no cd drive, i decided instead that id drop it onto an 8gb corsair usb thumb drive. Also, from the desktop environment menu, select ubuntu netbook to install the netbook edition. Get to know the best ways how to install windows on a laptop without a cd dvd drive. I dont see how i else i can install the word2000 onto the computer that has no cd drive. Im thinking of buying a netbook with no builtin way to read an installation cd if i want to add other software. I expect that i can simply copy the contents of any such cd to a usb memory key, using another computer, and install from the key. Feb 08, 2011 also, this guide is for the install of windows xp only 32bit, if you would like to install an os like windows 7 on your netbook, then look here. How do i install software from a cd when my laptop lacks a cd.
To change the settings so that the live gparted media will boot you will have to go into the bios on your netbook and make either usb the first boot choice or make the cdrom drive the first choice in the boot menu. Installing software with the cd or dvd in very easy and just takes a couple of minutes. Ive been trying to install the software driver of my new printer to my netbook to no avail. If your company uses netbooks as inexpensive or highly portable work stations, you can connect them directly to your office printers to print documents the same way you would with regular laptop or desktop computers.
It was time for the annual formatandreinstall operation that i like to do with all my computers whenever i get the chance. This article explains how to install a program, without buying a new drive. Use an external optical drive can be a bootable disc. Plug the usb cable into one of the usb ports on the notebook. To use an external usb cd dvd drive to install software on your notebook, follow the steps below.