hansjorg from Kelowna

Q: Can the Apple USB Superdrive used with windows computer

Can I use the Apple USB Superdrive with windows computer

Posted on May 9, 2016 8:47 AM

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Q: Can the Apple USB Superdrive used with windows computer

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  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,Helpful

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder May 9, 2016 9:23 AM in response to hansjorg from Kelowna
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    May 9, 2016 9:23 AM in response to hansjorg from Kelowna

    Only on a USB Bus that can supply more than the standard 500 milliAmps power.

     

    The Apple computers that support that drive directly have a USB feature that allows it to draw more than the standard.

     

    Sharing discs

    If your Mac doesn't have a built-in optical drive and you need to use a CD or DVD, you can connect an external drive like the Apple USB SuperDrive.

    You can also share discs from the optical drive of another Mac, or from a Windows computer that has DVD or CD Sharing Setup installed. DVD or CD sharing allows you to access documents stored on these discs, and allows you to install some software.

  • by OGELTHORPE,Solvedanswer

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 9, 2016 11:12 AM in response to hansjorg from Kelowna
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    May 9, 2016 11:12 AM in response to hansjorg from Kelowna

    Not likely. The Super drive was designed for use by MBPs without DVD drives installed (retina MBPs and Macbook Airs).  Unless you install a hack, they cannot be used by other MBPs let alone by PCs.

     

    Ciao.