Maybe a silly question, but has anyone used this unit for installing software from a CD? Thanks!
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Yes. Works ok. Make sure you have the right drivers installed and use the short cable that comes with it, otherwise it's a little flaky.
1102940
If you are installing the device on a windows 7 or greater operating system, windows will se it. My problem with this unit was it supposed to be a cd/dvd RW. All it saw was the DVD. If you had drivers that saw both you have to look elsewhere. Sorry. Fred Ahne
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By unit cd, do u mean optical dvd writer? If that is what u meant, then yes it does. If not, then u need to explain more what u mean by unit cd cos i dont understand.
1238653
you will have to download the driver from the internet [for the latest] or use the included cd rom... its not difficult. standard install. i had no problem...
1069969
Since it is a plug and play device I never had need for cd. But really put in a quick Google search and it will pop up for you
401691
My drive does have software with it, on the drive and not on a separate CD. However, my Windows Vista and Windows 7 computers found the drive without difficulty when I hooked it up with the USB cable. I often have to use the Windows fix: shut off everything, unplug it, wait a minute, plug everything in, and turn it on.
2023022
I never used the cd for the install on my XP machine. I just plugged the card in and let the OS install its own driver. Worked fine for me.
838606
I got it today, followed the instructions in the step-by-step guide, and had no problems. The CD install part was slowish, but not insanely. It took about 40 minutes total.
2172185
I got my unit a couple years ago when Win7 x64 was pretty new. My mini-cd did not come with the correct driver. However, I was able to download the driver needed.
872124
It works with my windows 8 machine. I have an external CD drive so I'm not sure if you can download software. Actually if I remember correctly it may be plug and play.
1998321
Mine didn't come with an Installation CD. My OS is Windows XP Pro. It was just Plug and Play...literally. I'm very pleased with it though. I'd suggest this to anyone.
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I would have the CD handy. I found that I had to use the CD for the software install. Thanks.
2014881
I don't understand the question. This is a CD output unit. What do you want to do?
1937356
I've had no problems using it. Didn't need the disc that came with it. Windows and linux see it as a burner and work fine for cd's, dvd's, and BD.
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I have not personally yet installed anything with the portable DVD /CD player but u should be able. To use it just like a regular drive to install software. And programs as u would on a regular computer. It may or may or may not need first the CD it came with the dvd player.
704698
I'm not quite sure exactly what you mean. The device driver will install automatically when you first plug it into the USB port. If you're asking if it can read software discs, yes it will read both CD and DVD formats for software.
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anyone have any thoughts? my primary use would be music, both (admittedly out of date) CDs and mp3