How to install OverDrive for Windows (desktop)
With OverDrive for Windows (desktop), you can download and listen to audiobooks on your computer, transfer them to MP3 players (including iPods), and burn them to CDs.
Note: If you're using Windows 8 or newer, you can also install OverDrive for Windows 8/10.
Follow the steps below to install OverDrive for Windows (desktop) on a compatible computer.
- Go to overdrive.com/apps/overdrive.
- Click Download for Windows Desktop.
- Run or Open the MSI file to start the setup wizard.
- When the setup wizard opens, follow the prompts to install OverDrive for Windows (desktop).

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