Question 1

Can I upload windows with this?

Accepted Answer

You should be able to install Windows with this external burner.  I haven't tried.  To make the computer boot from this device make sure it's plugged into the computer before you turn the computer on.  Then either change the boot order from the boot menu or in BIOS to boot from the external burner.  You'll have to hit the right key as the computer starts (F12 will get you into the boot menu on a Gateway).  I use the burner with my linux laptop and have had no problems.

Question 2

is it bluray?

Accepted Answer

it is not.

Question 3

2.0  or  3.0 ?

Accepted Answer

It's 2.0 but I don't think it matters because of the writing speed vs. transfer rate.

Question 4

I'd like to be able to watch DVDs on my new mac that came with no optical drive, is this a good option?  Looking for plug-and-play functionality.

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 5

Will this play CD's and DVD's as well as burning them?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In general, if a writer can burn a CD or DVD it can also read them.

Question 6

Does this work with Win 10?

Accepted Answer

The external DVD drive works well with Windows 10 on a HP Envy laptop computer.  If you want to boot from the drive, the boot order in the BIOS has to be changed.  It also burns DVD's well.

Question 7

Does it work with Windows 10?

Accepted Answer

Certainly.

Question 8

will this burner burn video from a DVR?

Accepted Answer

No, the drive has no  on/off, stop/go, record/stop buttons - the software on your machine makes that direction. I copy from the DVR to a Toshiba dvd player/recorder to put video on a dvd. Then I use the LG as the machine's dvd and into what software I deem appropriate for the job at hand.

Question 9

Does this work with SURFACE GO and GO 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this LG External CD/DVD Rewriter supports Mac & Surface, including Surface GO and GO 2.

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