Could this be used as a boot drive to install windows 10 into a machine that will not boot from a usb thumb drive?

If you had windows on a DVD, in theory it should work but it’s USB so if your computer doesn’t see your thumb drive, I don’t think it will see this optical drive. Are you sure you’ve gone into the bios correctly and chosen usb device/thumb drive as the boot device and also the firsts boot device? You have to change the settings in the bios so it’s not trying to boot from your normal hard drive

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NEXSTAR USB3 TO SATA III OPTICAL/STORAGE ADAPTER FOR OPTICAL DRIVE TO USB PORT.

Model
Brand	VANTEC
Model	CB-ST00U3

Details
Color	Black
Cable Length	18"
Changer Type	USB to SATA
Specifications	Supported Devices: SATA Blu-ray/DVDRW/DVD ROM/CDRW/CD ROM, SSDs, Hard Drives HDD Capacity: Maximum capacity, Check www.vantecusa.com for latest update on capacity Drive Size: 5.25”, 3.5", and 2.5" Power Supply: 12V, 2A AC Adapter

Connectors
Connector A	1x USB 3.0 male
Connector B	1x SATA

Features
Features	Design for SATA Optical Blu-ray/DVDRW/DVD ROM/CDRW/CD ROM Drives Optimized for any speed, SATA I/II/ III ODD/HDD/SSD Supports UASP for added speed on the already fast SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Anti-slip Mat to dampen noise and protect your drives Compact And Lightweight Design For Easy Storage Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting No Drivers Needed (NDN) for multiple OS

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	3.90" x 1.00" x 1.70"
Weight	3.00 oz.

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First Listed on Newegg	December 16, 2025

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