Loading Programs With no CD drive how does one load a program such as WordPerfect from a disk?
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jobae,You just saved me at least $100! Your steps worked perfectly.Thank you!
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You can simply copy the folder to a flash drive. Load up the flash drive on the eee and install the apps.
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Use a USB external cd drive like this one: http://www.amazon.com/External-Slim-CD-ROM-Drive-Black/dp/B001B1796U
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No disc drive but you should be able to use something via USB. Word processing should be fine. Did have issues with Windows 8 in this but have used it on others without issue.
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No special program is needed. As just other individuals mentioned, you just plug it in with cambe to USB port and get the files using Windows Explorer.
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Nope, not unless you get an external drive. It doesn't come with a CD drive at all.
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No DVD/CD drive. Should work well as a word processor. I run Media Center on it. Stream video from network attached storage and Netflicks with no performance issues.
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Ann: Unfortunately this laptop does not have a CD drive to load software, however there is a slot for 9.5mm cd drive if you want to buy one separately. You can also do what I do which is use an external cd drive. This laptop, just like almost every laptop does not contain a permanent version of word, it does however contain a MS office starter pack which is good for like 30 days. As far as I know you should be able to buy and install a copy of MS office digitally (from an online download). Otherwise, if you want to save some money, download open office, it is free and contains a word processing program that operates just like word and is completely compatible with MS word. Hope it helps, if you have other questions, let me know.
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No. All the software can do is read the directory of the disc and make a list of file names, that is, when it doesn't freeze in the process.
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No it comes pre-loaded with none of that. You can sign up for a free trial otherwise you have to buy it separately, like most Windows computers nowadays.
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there is not a preloaded word processing program. I don't know if there is an app - i haven't looked. good luck.
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I copied the disk contents on a USB stick from a work system. You may want to do the same.
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You can download the program online. I also have the Cd's but I rarely use the Cd's
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so, when you want to load programs from cd's, can you connect with a usb to a desk top or another laptop with dvd/cd capabilities?
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Basically, none. I had a CD with games on it and installed it. I downloaded Adobe Reader off the Internet. I had previously purchased MS Office Professional 2010 ... but would you believe Microsoft would not allow me to install from my CD??? I had to purchase a new key code from them (after purchasing the program for $400+), in order to use it on my new PC! Same with MS Money: my product key code was not "recognized", even though I had never installed it on my old PC!! So I bought Quicken. Norton 360 for 3 PC's was no problem, thank goodness!
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Most companies have their drivers and supporting software located online. You'll need to download them, then follow the instructions given by the site. Otherwise you'll need to use an external CD drive to access the software on the disk.
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I always use the disk. Some programs allow you to load program and then play off of your hard drive.
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No, not installed with any extra programs, just the operating programs, Windows 8, which takes a little getting use to, after awhile you'll like it. Has some TRIAL programs like McAfee Virus, but all other programs you'll have to load, can do from old MS disc, or load from online sources, of course at a price 0¿0 Cheers, Charlie
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You can download it directly from their website using the Code/Key provided on the program's box that you purchase. Although I have a CD-rom on my laptop, the disk wouldn't load, so I had to download it from their website which proved successful.