Which option do I select to install Windows from the CD drive?
There are two types of firmware at boot legacy and UEFI.Firmware is the piece of software that acts as an interface between the hardware(motherboard) and the Operating System. Legacy Mode refers to BIOS firmware. Basic Input/Output System(BIOS) was the first popular firmware for desktop PC introduced in 1975 by IBM for its CP/M OS. Even though it is still widely present, computers have evolved tremendously and BIOS is unable to provide advanced features of modern hardware. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface(UEFI) is the successor to BIOS. UEFI uses the GUID Partition Table (GPT) whereas BIOS uses the Master Boot Record(MBR) partitioning scheme. GPT and MBR are both formats specifying physical partitioning information on the hard disk. Below I have listed the difference:Max partition size in MBR is ~2TB whereas in UEFI it is ~9 ZetaBytesMBR can have at max 4 primary partition whereas GPT can have 128.MBR can store only one bootloader whereas GPT has a separate dedicated EFI System Partition(ESP) for storing multiple bootloaders. This is very helpful if you have two or more operating systems which require different bootloaders.UEFI offers secure boot which can prevent boot-time viruses from loading.BIOS is pretty much outdated and UEFI offers many useful features. Thus it is recommended to install any operating system in UEFI mode. Note: One can't install in UEFI mode by booting in legacy mode.
Why do I need to remove HDD to do a clean install of Windows 10 on a new SSD?
In My experience, it’s really not necessary to remove the drive. Just unplug the cables of all of other drives except that of your boot drive (the one to which you want to install Windows) and your CD drive, if you have one. Install Windows and you will find that your boot drive has been given the letter C and your CD drive (if you have one the letter D.. After running windows once, reinsert all of the cables to your other hard drives and you will find that they have been given a nice letter sequence - D, E, F, etc. It they are not in the sequence that you like, you can go into Disk Manager and change the letter. The important point is to disconnect the data cables from all of you other drives so that you can be sure that your boot drive is assigned the letter C. That is the preferred letter for the boot drive. Booting from a different drive and then having your OS on a different drive can be confusing and is to be avoided. Good luck.If you already have an installation of Windows on a different drive, then you will need more advanced advice. Many of us who clone an HDD taken out of a laptop to a new SSD that we have put in simply format the HDD after we are sure that it has gone well and use it as a secondary drive for storage, etc.
How do I install a game from a CD without a disk drive?
Using a PC that has a CD/DVD drive, extract an ISO image from your CD. There are many free tools around for that purpose, a quick internet search will get you there (e.g. using the search terms “extract iso tool windows”)Transfer this new ISO image to your own PC, for example using a USB key.On your PC, mount the ISO image using a specialized tool. Again, many around for free, quick internet check will get you there (e.g. using the search terms “mount iso windows”). By the way, Windows 8.x and 10 can mount ISO images without the need for additional tools, just double click the file.It’s not inconceivable that your CD has a copy protection which will make this whole operation a bit more difficult as you’ll have to figure out which protection was used and how to circumvent it. At this point in time, you might want to consider buying an external DVD drive that you can plug in via USB.
How to boot from cd drive during windows startup?
most show what the boot up key is right at start up.. f2 or f8 or something... you repetitively hit that key to get you into the boot up screen.. then you select the drive you want you laptop to look first... CD drive... most cases its D.. restart the laptop and you are off.. if you want to reinstall from scratch.. which i do once a year regardless... you need to format C .. after you delete all your partitions.... once thats done.. then you just reinstall xp i would.. BEFORE you do this.. get the newest copies of all your drivers .. sound.. video.. modem and wireless.. etc etc.. pain in the *** to get if you dont have em.. being its online and you cant get there without the drivers to get online then do a windows update... do this over and over til it says.. no more update available
How can I install a good antivirus without a CD drive in Windows 8?
Well, Let’s see……you want to install an antivirus program in your windows 8 PC.There are many antivirus programs that can be downloaded from internet for free. You can download their offline setups. Let me give you some of the well known antivirus program names —AvastAviraNortonMcAfeeAVGQuick healYou can download all these antiviruses and many other softwares totally free from the following link :https://www.teamos-hkrg.com/You just have to register (totally free) on this site and then you can download these softwares.
I have a Dell laptop without a CD drive and I need to install a program from a CD, what are some other ways I can install the program?
There are many applications to turn a disc into an ISO which you can virtually mount.What I do, and do note that I am broke so I don’t have a good way of doing this, is I put it in my laptop, turn it into an ISO, upload it to my Gmail, send myself the Link in Skype on a group with just me, download my own file (I don’t have a USB stick I can really put in and those I do have are slower than the net) and launch the ISO.You mentioned your LAPTOP not having this though and I assume your family do not own another computer so I would go ask a friend to install the ISO making program and bring the disc around.
What is the best way to install Windows 10 on a PC without a DVD drive?
Download Windows 10 iso from the following official Microsoft links :64 Bits: https://software-download.micros...32 Bits: https://software-download.micros...Download any bootable USB software. My favourite is Rufus, it is very easy to use and portable.You can download it from here: Create bootable USB drives the easy wayMake a bootable USB drive from rufus(If you don’t know you to make a bootable USB drive from rufus than you can check it here: How to create a bootable USB Drive using Rufus)Boot your computer from USBStep to Boot from USB:Plug in the flash drive: Make sure that it is plugged into the computer itself and not through a USB hub.Turn on the computer. Every computer manufacturer has a different boot screen. As soon as you see the logo, you will need to hit either F2, F10, or Del to enter the BIOS menu. These are the most common keys for entering the BIOS menu. The key you need to press will be displayed under the logo.This part of the boot process can occur quickly, and you may have to restart the computer if you missed the chance to enter BIOS.Find the Boot menu. If you hit the correct key at the correct time, you should now be in the BIOS menu for the computer. This is where basic computer functions are set, before an OS (Operating System) is loaded. Navigate to the Boot menu. Every manufacturer has a different BIOS setup. Some have the menu in a column; others have tabs across the top. Here’s an example BIOS:Change the boot order. Once you are in the Boot menu, you will see a list of devices. This is the order of devices that the computer will attempt to find an OS on. Typically, the first device listed is the computer’s hard drive, usually followed by the CD/DVD drive.Select the first boot device and change it to your flash drive. The menu will either say “Removable Device” or will display your flash drive’s model name. This will make the computer check your flash drive first after turning on, instead of the hard drive.Save and exit. Navigate to the Exit menu in the BIOS. Select “Exit and Save Changes.” Alternatively, many BIOS have a shortcut key displayed at the bottom that will save and exit with one keystroke.Saving and exiting reboots your computer.5. Now final step is to install window.(If you don’t know how to install window you can check it here: How to Install Windows 10 on Your PC )If something is missing or wrong mention it below in the comment section.And if you get your answer upvote this and follow me for latest tech updates.