Is this optical drive compatible with all windows versions or just windows 8?
1890878
Can't answer as to 'all' versions but 7 is the version on the laptop we use this with. This works great, very portable, easy to use.
1890879
I've used mine on windows 7 and windows 8, 8.1 and they are fully compatible with the drive.
383919
Never used drive with Windows 8 but I'm pretty sure there would be no compatibility issue there.
2071389
I just got one that uses a different chipset than typical USB drives, which registers it as a local disk rather than removable media as part of Win8 certification. You'd need third party software to load ISO images onto the drive.
805621
Then drive works with windows 8. The software that comes with it doesn't work with anything..
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While I don't have Win8 installed on any of my machines, I do have this drive running on a 64-bit version of Win7. There were no ASUS drivers that needed to install. I just plugged the drive into my 64-bit,Win7 machine and it worked as expected. My understanding of Win8 is that if the peripheral works under Win7, then it will work under Win8. I am still very pleased with the performance of this drive and would buy it again or consider an "upgraded" one from ASUS that supports Blu-ray. You do need 2 USB Ports on the same side of the machine, or at least within a few inches of each other. As a reminder, this is USB2 vs. USB3 drive. Hope this helps. While I don't have Win8 installed on any of my machines, I do have this drive running on a 64-bit version of Win7. There were no ASUS drivers that needed to install. I just plugged the drive into my 64-bit,Win7 machine and it worked as expected. My understanding of Win8 is that if the peripheral works under Win7, then it will work under Win8. I am still very pleased with the performance of this drive and would buy it again or consider an "upgraded" one from ASUS that supports Blu-ray. You do need 2 USB Ports on the same side of the machine, or at least within a few inches of each... » Read More While I don't have Win8 installed on any of my machines, I do have this drive running on a 64-bit version of Win7. There were no ASUS drivers that needed to install. I just plugged the drive into my 64-bit,Win7 machine and it worked as expected. My understanding of Win8 is that if the peripheral works under Win7, then it will work under Win8. I am still very pleased with the performance of this drive and would buy it again or consider an "upgraded" one from ASUS that supports Blu-ray. You do need 2 USB Ports on the same side of the machine, or at least within a few inches of each other. As a reminder, this is USB2 vs. USB3 drive. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Just tested on both Windows 7 and 8. It does work with both. Yes, you can view and manipulate your files on this drive in Windows 8.
2283651
I'm not sure... The drivers and software available on Opticon's website are only labelled as compatible with Windows 32-bit, or 64-bit. I'm pretty sure it will work with Windows 8 though. I suppose you can send Opticon an email and ask them.
2036552
Yes this product is window 8 compatible, and you should only need to do is plug it into the usb port on your computer using both usbs, and once the computer install the drive just put in the disk and finish the installation.
1888336
Here is a link to the Asus specifications for this drive. http://www.asus.com/Optical_Drives/DRW24B3ST/specifications/
170678
There is no optical drive. This isn't my first computer with out one - I've gotten rid of all my cd's and now stream everything. I hope that helps.
2156041
I use it with no problems on Windows 8 machines, Mac's and older windows versions. Was the drive setup for use on a Mac by any chance?
1730832
I added the ssd. Really improved the unit. Not sure about another optical drive
120533
I am not sure. I have the discs if you are interested. I now have Windows8 and cant use them. Let me know.
1880366
I use Win.7 Pro.with no problems and I also use Cyberlink software to burn and create discs. This drive works well, would not hesitate purchasing again.
2267800
I have used it exclusively with Windows 8. The Drives appear as regular removable disks and works just great.
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Win8 should natively support the drive as both a reader and writer of data (excluding movies). That being said, if you are planning to watch Blu Rays or use it for "other activities", then you will need the appropriate software that allows playback of encrypted discs, such as Cyberlink Power DVD or AnyDVD.
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I have Windows 8 and it works just fine. I can read former discs and also can copy information to them. It may be my computer but I can't use it on some of my USB drives but it works on one of them.