How to prevent Microsoft Windows from prompting for a CD

Prevent Windows from requiring the Windows CD each time it needs files by copying the cabs and system files from one of the following directories to the computer's hard drive. Doing so allows you the ability to point to the folder containing the Windows system information. Commonly, this directory is "C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS."

* This location may change if your CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) drive is not the "D" drive and if the CD (Compact Disc) was created by the computer manufacturer.