Does SuperDrive work with Windows?

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Does SuperDrive work with Windows?

This should work to get an Apple SuperDrive working on any modern Windows version, including Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. Once the drivers are installed properly in Windows, the Apple SuperDrive should accept discs, read, write, and eject them as expected, just like it does on the Mac.

How do I use SuperDrive on Windows?

How To Use Apple SuperDrive With Windows Computers

  1. Plug the SuperDrive into the USB port on the computer.
  2. Download the latest Boot Camp Drivers from Apple.
  3. Right click on the Boot Camp zip file in your Downloads folder and click Extract All.

How do I use a USB SuperDrive?

To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up. To connect your SuperDrive to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac, you can use one of these adapters: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.

Can MacBook Air SuperDrive work with PC?

The MacBook Air SuperDrive has unique firmware which prevents it from being properly recognized as a plug and play optical USB drive by Windows. Fortunately, Apple provides the drivers for running Windows on a Mac, as part of its BootCamp software. You can then use the MacBook Air SuperDrive with your Windows PC.

How do you use a CD drive on a Mac?

Play CDs and DVDs on Mac

  1. Turn the disc label so it faces up or toward you.
  2. Insert the disc into the optical drive until you feel the drive catch and pull the disc in. You must insert the disc nearly all the way in before the drive pulls it in.

What version of Windows do I have?

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK. Here’s how to learn more: Select Start > Settings > System > About.

How do I burn a DVD with a USB SuperDrive?

Insert a blank DVD or CD into your SuperDrive or non-Apple drive, and macOS will ask what you want to do. You can add files and folders, give the disc a name and, finally, click the Burn button to write everything to disc. You can also use Disk Utility to burn disk images to DVD or CD.

How do I eject a disk from my SuperDrive?

Step 1: Click the Finder icon in the dock at the bottom of your screen.

  1. Open Finder.
  2. Locate the SuperDrive disc you want to eject.
  3. Click the “Eject” icon to eject the disc.

Does Apple USB SuperDrive work with Catalina?

With macOS Catalina, the SuperDrive won’t show up in the, Finder sidebar, Desktop, or Disk Utility unless a disc is inserted. If you need to make sure that the drive is working on a software level, open System Preferences. The CDs and DVDs preference pane will only show up when the SuperDrive is connected.