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349488 2005-04-27 22:40:00 Do I have to physically install a cd writer before installing the software?

Thanks
Valerie (4740)
349489 2005-04-27 22:43:00 Not really, But I would fit the drive first, The software maybe tied into the specific drive. It won't need to detect it to install but will probally be of no use untill the drive is fitted.

Edit.

Or are you saying you don't have a cd-writer to install?

If so,just go ahead and install the software,though without a Writer I cant see the use of doing so.....And the chances that the Nero software will work on driver sourced from elsewhere aren't going to be great.
Metla (12)
349490 2005-04-27 22:45:00 well its pointless haveing nero without a cd writer.

your copy mave be keyed to the drive so it will need the drive installed before it will install.
tweak'e (69)
349491 2005-04-28 02:07:00 When you buy a writer it comes bundled with software - usually Nero. pctek (84)
349492 2005-04-28 02:22:00 Nero Rules techiekid (7219)
349493 2005-04-28 02:45:00 Valerie, I'm confused. Why would you want to install the software without the burner? Unless you just want to write ISOs' the software can't do anything without a burner. Aurealis_ (7897)
349494 2005-04-28 03:11:00 Valerie, I'm confused. Why would you want to install the software without the burner?
It is usual and recommended to install the software for certain items of hardware first, eg USB devices such as printers, cameras, USB flash drives, modems, etc so maybe the poster wanted to make certain that she got the order round the right way for installing the CD writer.
FoxyMX (5)
349495 2005-04-28 04:31:00 Anyway, it's a simple and reasonable question. My simple answer is "No, you don't need the drive. " It can't write without a suitable drive, but it should do everything else. ("Tied" versions I have seen fail when you try to write to a different drive model). If it's a full version, it will want a registration number to install.

Why all the "you can't do that there 'ere" stuff?
Graham L (2)
349496 2005-04-28 08:49:00 Thanks to all who read/replied .

I had a little problem with the installer wizard terminating and wondered whether it was due to the hardware not being installed .

I have solved the prob and yes, the software can be installed before the hardware and, for me, is handy as I was able to access the operating instructions before my handy-person was available to perform on the screws/wire hookups etc .

V . . .
Valerie (4740)
349497 2005-04-28 19:58:00 Valerie you dont , or shouldnt need NERO with XP due to the fact that some XP systems already have one onboard its own CD writer , which is as good, and less chance of any crashes of the system. If not then good luck with Nero. steamman (82)
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