How to Install Office 2016 from a Disc Without a CD Drive
Question details
The user needs to install Microsoft Office 2016 from a physical installation disc onto a computer that does not have a built-in CD or DVD drive.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2016
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Installing legacy software from physical media on modern hardware lacking optical drives.
- Observed behavior
- The user cannot insert the installation disc directly into the target computer to initiate the setup process.
Ensure you have access to a secondary computer with a working CD/DVD drive and a USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of available storage space.
Transfer Installation Files via a USB Drive
Use a secondary computer to copy the entire Office 2016 disc contents onto a USB drive, then move them to your new computer.
This method allows you to bridge the gap between physical media and modern computers without purchasing an external disc drive.
Insert the Office 2016 disc into a secondary computer that has a disc drive, and plug in a USB drive with at least 4 GB of free space.
Open the disc drive via File Explorer, select all the files and folders on the disc, and copy them to the root directory of your USB drive.
Safely eject the USB drive from the secondary computer and plug it into the new computer that lacks a CD drive.
Create a new folder on your local hard drive (e.g., on your Desktop) and copy all the installation files from the USB drive into this new folder.
Open the newly created local folder and double-click the 'setup.exe' file to begin the Office 2016 installation.
Download Office 2016 from Your Microsoft Account
If your Office 2016 product key is linked to your Microsoft account, you can download the installer directly from the internet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run the Office 2016 setup directly from the USB drive?
While it is possible to run 'setup.exe' directly from the USB drive, it is highly recommended to copy the installation files to your computer's local hard drive first. The setup process creates numerous temporary files, which can unnecessarily consume write cycles on your USB drive and slow down the overall installation.
What size USB drive do I need to copy the Office 2016 disc?
You will need a USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of available storage space to properly accommodate all the files and folders from the original Office 2016 installation media.
What if I do not have a second computer with a CD drive?
If you don't have access to a secondary computer, you can either purchase an inexpensive external USB CD/DVD drive to connect directly to your new computer, or download the Office 2016 digital installer from your Microsoft account if your product key is already linked online.
