Does a computer need a CD/DVD-rom drive to use this, or can drivers/software be downloaded onto a notebook without a drive?
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The device itself does not need drivers (at least for Win7). On mini CD they have software which is used to display video on screen or record it. If your notebook does not have CD drive then you can simply copy contents of CD to USB memory card. Case your notebook do not have USB then you can zip contents of CD, upload to file sharing hosting like rapidshare.com and then download it to notebook. Good luck
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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?
977851
Certainly a driver is needed. I do not recall if the initial driver came off the device itself but in any case, when I upgraded the Microsoft Surface to Windows 8.1, I had to download a new driver from the Internet. The Surface does not have a CD drive. If direct Internet access is a problem, you would need to get the driver onto a USB drive with somebody's help.
94954
You will need an external cd/dvd drive. There is not an internal one in this model.
675067
No drivers necessary. Just plug it into your USB port and it functions as expected. I formatted mine once by accident, but did not need to install any driver afterwards.
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Yeah but you'll have to download the software to operate it without a disc drive.
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From what I have seen.. it really doesnt need anything more than a working drive..if you could either remove the laptop drive or be able to access it .. from another source.. just like dumping to a USB.. It would seem to work.. yes. The device is very very simple to operate and from the source it walks you through the download.
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You do not need any driver software for this. The computer will be able to recognize it.
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I would invest in a DVD/CD USB drive for installation. Be sure to have all the drivers available on a flashdrive.
1351423
Additional USB DVD driver is also available. You could download the software from internet or USB stick, potable hard disk etc....
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No, the laptop does not have a CD /DVD drive. You are able to connect an external one to the laptop, if that helps.
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No CD/DVD Drive is included in this laptop. An external drive can be purchased and used through a USB connection. Hope this helps
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Most software can be download directly from the vendors website. Most vendors offer a download image that you can download, right click and mount to a drive letter which is recognized as a drive letter you can install from. If no download you can purchase usb cd/dvd drive to attach to your system.
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This unit does NOT have CD/DVD drive however you can buy an external optical drive separately for about $20. Since I don't use the drive daily its really not a big deal not having it attached to the actual computer.
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Ooops. And you DO NOT need a CD since it's only a battery. No drivers are needed.
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No, it doesn't come with software, but that shouldn't be a problem. Windows should recognize it as an IDE drive and install the correct driver.
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It does not include a DVD drive, and there will be 3 USB ports on this unit. Thank you Rugged Notebooks