Will a Mac USB SuperDrive work on a 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.

Is Mac SuperDrive compatible with Windows?

You must be in Windows to run and install the actual Bootcamp Drivers for SuperDrive, however. 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 access USB SuperDrive on Mac?

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.

How do I install Windows 7 on my Mac using BootCamp?

Installation Instructions

1. Check your Mac for updates.
2. You will now download the Windows support software (drivers).
3. Open Boot Camp Assistant.
4. Insert your Windows 7 installation disc.
5. Boot Camp will now partition your hard drive to make space for Windows 7.
6. Click Install.

How do I get my SuperDrive to work on my PC?

Here’s how you can make your SuperDrive work with Windows.

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.

Why isn’t my USB SuperDrive working?

A multi-port adapter may be acting kind of like a USB hub. Instead try using a plain USB-C to USB-A Adapter. If you have a touchbar laptop, then try using the ports on the other side of the laptop. Also try disconnecting all other external devices.

How do I get my external DVD drive to work on my Mac?

Open the Finder. Click on Finder in the menu at the top of your screen. Choose Preferences > General and make sure that there is a tick beside External Drives.

How does Bootcamp install Windows 7 on a Mac?

Bootcamp will create a Windows partition from a a USB flash drive that contains a Windows 7 ISO image downloaded from Microsoft. Boot Camp Assistant helps you burn the image to the flash drive. See the Lion Bootcamp install notes from Apple – similar notes exist for Snow Leopard.

Is there a way to boot bootcamp on a USB?

I’ve edited Bootcamp’s info.plist to enable it to create a bootable USB stick with the Windows installer and drivers on, but upon reboot, it comes up with the missing operating system error. I’ve also tried creating a USB stick within Windows with Microsoft’s own tool, and used rEFIt to try and boot with the same problem.

How can I use Apple SuperDrive on my computer?

How to Use Apple SuperDrive in Windows. The steps below outline installing Apple SuperDrive drivers for Windows so that the SuperDrive will function as expected: Boot into Windows, or get on the Windows PC trying to use SuperDrive if you have not done so already. Download the Boot Camp Support Software zip file and unzip it on the computer.

How do I Use My Super Drive on my Windows?

Try the following: Plug the SuperDrive into an available USB port on the Windows PC. Download that latest Boot Camp driversfrom Apple. Right-click on the Boot Camp zip file in the Downloads folder, and then, click Extract All.