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Software Installation

Software installation on a netbook without using CD/DVD ROM devices can be a nightmare for users. Fortunately, there are a few ways to install software onto your netbook computer. The first and very easiest option is to download it from the Internet. Once you are done with downloading, then you can simply install the program.

Software Installation through External Hard Drive

Another option for Software Installation is to purchase or borrow an external storage drive, such as portable hard disk and save installation files on that. Next you need to plug in to your netbook, usually with a USB cable. USB is, by far, the best option for this type of peripherals.

Netbook Software Installation with a USB Drive

One of the most popular ways of performing software installation on a netbook requires having another computer with an optical drive and a USB flash drive. If you do not have a USB flash drive, and need to purchase one, make sure it is at least 2 GB. This is a little less than what a full DVD-ROM contains generally, but is two times more than what a CD holds, so it should be large enough for any kind of software installation. A flash drive with 8 GB capacity or more should be able to take care of any installation task.

Use an image to Install Software

Another interesting way for software Installation is to use image burning software, such as what is used to burn DVDs and CDs. Nero® and Roxio® are two very popular tools that can perform tasks, such as this and more. You may want to use the software to create a copy, or "image", of the disc and copy it to your flash drive. Once you're done, you can connect it with netbook and install the software by double clicking on the image file you created.

Network Installation

The last and quite difficult method is to perform software installation through a network computer. You can browse the sharing folder that contains installer files and install from there to your netbook, or you can also share the optical drive on your network so that it can be accessed on your netbook.

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