Manually Starting Installer on CD if Autorun is Disabled in Windows Vista/XP
Time to Complete (in minutes):  3

Question:
When I insert a CD into my computer's CD drive to install a program, nothing happens. How do I manually start the installer in Windows Vista/XP?
Answer:
  1. Go to My Computer.
    • In Windows Vista, click the Start button, and select Computer.
    • In Windows XP, click the Start button, and select My Computer.
  2. Right-click the CD drive icon, and select Explore.
  3. Double-click the installer.

    Note: The installer is frequently named "Setup.exe" or "Install.exe".