If you go on the Hp.com website, you can download the software and drivers separately.
I tried on my new iMac, but there were download errors, so I had to download the mac file on my XP laptop (terrible, I know) and transfer it on a RAM stick and install it.
It worked though, installing the software you want and would get on the disc, and it all works fine.
I had the same problem as you and have spent a few days re-installing the disc and having the crashes and errors, but i assure you, this works!
Hope you get it sorted out!