: If your computer lacks a disc drive, you will need an external USB optical drive . These are "plug-and-play" and work exactly like internal drives.
: Look for a file named setup.exe , install.exe , or autorun.exe . Double-click it to begin. How To Load Software From Disc
: If you are trying to install very old software on a modern OS, right-click the setup.exe file, go to Properties > Compatibility , and select an older version of Windows. : If your computer lacks a disc drive,
: If nothing happens, open File Explorer (Windows Key + E), go to This PC , and double-click the icon for your disc drive. Double-click it to begin
: Ensure you are logged into an account with administrative privileges, as most software requires permission to write files to the system drive. 4. Post-Installation Steps
: Place the disc into the computer's optical drive tray or slot with the label facing up (or toward you if the drive is vertical).