My netbook does not have a DVD slot. Can I download this software off the net or will I have to get an external DVD drive/reader?
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Yes, you will download the software from the net. This package basically just has a code that you enter and a set of instructions. I also used this to upgrade a netbook that did not have a dvd/cd-rom.
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The difference is that there is no CD rom on a Netbook. So you have to download every program you want to put on it...hence NETbook. You can load it with a USB device but it's easier to just download it. Also the screens and keyboards are a bit smaller.
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Mine came with a CD. Although my Toshiba Windows 7 Netbook recognized and accepted the adapter, I haven't been able to use it as of yet...even with the long prior installed Dragon software. I have to find my external CD /DVD driver to set everything up the way the quick set up requires. Hopefully once I use the CD driver everything will work accordingly.
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actually the DVD works very well now with the netbook I have. I should update my last comments..soon - the window XP model was from a few years back 1005HA. But I don't see why this hardward is not working with the new one. There is a support number sticker on the netbook bottom. You can call just double check and will send if you don't have it.
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Nope, no physical DVD rom/player. You can connect external DVD rom/player via USB port. Better if you copy DVD file unto FlashDrive and plug it in USB.
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Read my review. The way to do it without buying an external DVD drive is to set up a network. Here's step by step process: If you already have your computers set up for "home or small office network," 1) add your netbook to that network by going to My Network Places, and opening up the "Set up a home or small office network" on the left side. Make sure that the network name is the same. Follow instructions fully. You may have to reboot afterwards. 2) on the computer with the DVD drive, go to the My Computer and locate the DVD drive. right click on it and open "Sharing and Security..." Check "Share this folder on the network." 3) on the netbook, open the network and locate the DVD drive. 4) on the computer with the DVD drive, insert a program and stop install. 5) on the netbook, open the DVD drive, locate the "setup" file and run. That's it. If you don't have a set up network, you will have to set up the network for each computer with the same network name. Follow the above instructions for the rest. That's it.
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Hi - The quickest way is to ultiize an external dvd/cd burner. Your netbook has a usb port to attach an external dvd/cd burner. Other than that, I suspect you could transfer the Microsoft Office files on the cd to a thumb drive and then attach to netbook.
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Even when this is an awesome laptop, it haven't a dvd-cd burner. (actually doesn't have an optical drive). But you can buy an external one!!!
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Hi Flo,No, unfortunately this would not work for you. You must have at least a net book that can attach to a dvd drive. As it does take up memory, I would advise using only with a laptop or desktop. If you have a tablet Amazon and Google Play both have lots of great free games I have found. It makes a great substitute when traveling light. ;) Good Luck!
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You will need an external cd/dvd drive. There is not an internal one in this model.
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You can either download them via the web or buy a DVD drive. I bought a USB DVD drive for about $35 and it works great!
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I don't think it is the drive that plays the movie. The drive only reads the data on the DVD. It is the software on the PC that converts the DVD data to "play" the movie. I connected this drive to my desktop that already has a DVD drive I watch movies on. The movie played fine on the Samsung drive. However, I connected the drive to my Samsung NC10 netbook, no movie played. I then downloaded the free open source VLC media player from www.videolan.org to the netbook. VLC plays DVD movies on the netbook fine. No need to pay extra for player software. (Short Answer: The Samsung external DVD drive will play movies fine as long as you have DVD playing software on your PC.)
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With my Net Book w/windows XP I did not use the disk. I plugged the wireless into the usb and the computer recognized it and installed the software.
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Probably not. Cheaper netbooks tend to have under powered USB for what is needed by an optical device. Even if USB would support drive, you will also need viewing software to play video (codec for decoding video, and enough memory for buffering from device) I was unable to find any "free software" that would worked worked with Android 2.2 for viewing videos
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Doesn't come with one, but you don't need one. From the product description above: "The Eee PC 1005PR-P makes system reinstallation simple with a built-in recovery program that can restore your system to its original factory settings by simply pressing F9 three times during start-up. Coupled with ASUS WebStorage, you can easily back-up your data prior to system recovery to pick up wherever you leave off without a hitch." Same instructions in the manual. Makes sense to me. After all, the netbook doesn't come with a cd/dvd reader. They sort of have to presume you don't necessarily own one (even though it is rather silly not to).
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CD/DVD drive can not be installed in to the laptop. But, External slim DVD/RW drive can be purchased and connected through USB port, it works fine. I like this option as nowadays DVD/RW drive is rarely required and it can be kept aside.
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We have the Lenovo in our business and at first I was leery of it not having a cd/dvd drive. I realized that most programs can be downloaded now from the internet. I set this computer up without a disc, even though one is included with the computer when you buy it. However, for the rare occasions you may want to play a cd or dvd, for around $30 you can buy an external cd/dvd drive and just plug it in. Put into the search field on Amazon the words "external cd/dvd" and you get many good ones to choose from.