no, you don't even have to have the CD to install, in fact the CD does little to nothing, it just automatically starts the client download instead of going to the Guild Wars site and clicking download
If you do not want to have to download the entire game from Blizzard, then you need a CD to install the game. Otherwise, you can just download the game and install it that way. Either way, to play the full version, you need the basic account and all expansions up-to-date.
Once World of Warcraft is installed you no longer need to keep the CD in the drive to play it; since your character information is stored on their server, all you have to do is log in and play.
They are not required to actually play the game, but they are required to install it.
No you do not need the disc to play the trial account to level 20. Just download and install it from the official website.
You install a CD and use the internet to play you can not play on the website.
Installing world of warcraft from a CD requires no internet, and you can also copy an existing installation via CD, USB or Flashdrive. However, playing and updating the game still requires access to the internet.
If you can not use CD's in your computer, then you can download the game from the official website and install it that way.
Yes, it needs ALOT of space on your hard drive. You have to INSTALL the game in order to play the game. The CD just contains the installer.
No
In order to play on World of Warcraft: Lich King, or Burning Crusade, or Cataclysm, you are required to purchase and install all previous versions of the game. The reason for this is simple - Only World of Warcraft is a stand alone game and all the other ones are expansions to this. It is possible to download all of these games for free from the Blizzard website or through CD's or DVD's already in your possession, but in order to play you must have an active account which will require unique CD keys for each game as well as the monthly subscription fee. You do not need to own or install any of the Warcraft games, such as Warcraft III or Warcraft: Reign of Chaos in order to play World of Warcraft.
If you are using the World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade cd to install the game, then yes, it needs the internet as it will have to go online and update the game client to the very latest version of the game. This is done automatically.
No, you can use the same CD and install it on other machines BUT you can only play one machine at a time. Since it registered to your account.
Make sure that your auto-play for the CD drive is active.
Try cleaning the CD. if that doesn't work World of Warcraft gives you a chance to download the full client for free (requires a World of Warcraft Account). Also, check if you have enough space on your hard drive.
yes it requires
World of Warcraft can be installed either by CD/DVD or by downloading the installer from the official website (See related links for site). Installing is really easy. For the CD/DVD installer, just insert it into your CD/DVD drive and let 'er rip. Depending on the speed of your drive this can take some time and if you have the CD's it will ask to change CD's part of the way through. No matter if you have the CD or the DVD you will still probably have to install some patches. These will usually install automatically when you first try to sign on. Speaking of signing on, you will need a battlenet account to play. Although battlenet accounts are free, you have to pay a subscription fee to play world of warcraft. It is $15.00 each month (discounts available for 3 and 6 month subscriptions).