Can't Install software from CD-ROM

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We made some recent changes to our domain policy. Since then, we get read
errors when trying to install software from a CD-ROM. However, we can copy
the contents of the CD to the desktop and install from there with no problem.

Is there a group policy setting that prevents installs from CD-ROM?
 
Possibly,

User Config\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows
Installer\Prevent removable media source for any install

Prevents users from installing programs from removable media. If a user
tries to install a program from removable media, such as CD-ROMs, floppy
disks, and DVDs, a message appears, stating that the feature cannot be found.
This setting applies even when the installation is running in the user's
security context. If you disable this setting or do not configure it, users
can install from removable media when the installation is running in their
own security context, but only system administrators can use removable media
when an installation is running with elevated system privileges, such as
installations offered on the desktop or in Add or Remove Programs. Also, see
the Enable user to use media source while elevated setting in Computer
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer.
Also, see the Hide the 'Add a program from CD-ROM or floppy disk' option
setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Add or
Remove Programs.

BR,
Denis
 
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