2007-07-06 06:50:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
No they do not need one, but you won't get very far nowadays without one.
Most software titles are put on CD's so you will need a CD drive to read them.
Also, most computers now do not have a 3.5" disk drive so you will have little option for inputs.
2007-07-06 06:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't see why they would require a CD/DVD drive to run. Unless you set your PC to boot from CD/DVD but even then if it doesn't detect it then tries the harddrive.
You just ouwldn't be able to play CD's or DVD's.
2007-07-06 13:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by Andy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have to, but you'd have a hard time installing or changing any programs without one.
If you're temporarily without a CD/DVD drive because you're waiting for a replacement, don't worry. Your computer should otherwise run fine.
2007-07-06 13:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Navigator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they boot from the cd/dvd drive.
2007-07-06 14:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PCs don't have to have a cd/dvd drive, however, without one your options for file storage, application download, system recovery, etc. become somewhat limited.
2007-07-06 13:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Steve S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, and if you have to run a disc you can download them in iso format and mount them as a virtual disc with a program called magic iso
2007-07-06 13:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by stuart g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you choose to buy it or not. There are no laws on what a computer should have.
2007-07-06 13:58:54 · answer #7 · answered by Frank V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-07-06 13:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋