An external cd player compatible with windows 8?

Question

I just bought a new laptop. It's an Asus Netbook. Only problem is, i don't have a cd player. I was looking online for one but a lot of reviews say that a lot aren't compatible with windows 8. Does anyone know of one that is compatible? Please let me know! Idk how ill be able to install my antivirus stuff.

Answer 1

There is no reason why a cd drive compatible with windows 7 wouldn't be compatible with windows 8. I have an external samsung slim dvd/cd drive that I use with mac and windows. No reason it shouldnt work with 8.



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Answer 2

External Cd Drive For Windows 8

Answer 3

As long as you have a usb port available, you should be able to use any external CD/DVD drive. The Windows 8 operating system shouldn't make any difference. If Vista and 7 will support any external usb CD/DVD drive, then Windows 8 surely should. The box/specs of the external CD/DVD drive will usually tell which operating systems it's compatible with. Why any company would manufacturer an external device not compatible with Windows XP through Windows 8, plus the Apple computers, would be a surprise to most everyone.

Answer 4

windows 8 is not compatible with any external dvd player. you have to download a dvd player.

Answer 5

It does matter that the os is windows 8. Bought one on amazon and then found that out the hard way. Its not very easy to find one thats not over $50 + that is windows 8 compatable