Opening Superdrive in Windows

surflordca · Feb 22, 2008, 12:22 PM

I just installed Windows XP Pro through Parallels. What a great program by the way. Here is my problem. When in Windows the Superdrive won't open. I have to log out of Windows to open it. Then I can insert a Windows CD and reopen windows and have access to it. Does anyone know how to open the drive through Windows

edesignuk · Feb 22, 2008, 12:22 PM

In Windows Explorer right click the drive and select Eject.

surflordca · Feb 22, 2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by edesignuk

In Windows Explorer right click the drive and select Eject.

Oh ya. Now don't I feel stupid. Something so simple

kirkbross · Feb 22, 2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by surflordca

Oh ya. Now don't I feel stupid. Something so simple

Actually, if you inserted the Leopard install Disc 1 at the end of the Windows installation and installed all the Windows drivers, it makes the Eject button on the keyboard work for Windows too.

surflordca · Feb 23, 2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kirkbross

Actually, if you inserted the Leopard install Disc 1 at the end of the Windows installation and installed all the Windows drivers, it makes the Eject button on the keyboard work for Windows too.

Is it to late to do this since it's after Windows is installed? I'm afraid if I try I might screw something up unless someone like you tells me it's ok to try. Alway been a Windows guy but trying real hard to be an

guy

It's just that I have so much money tied up in Windows software that I have to run windows.

Tallest Skil · Feb 23, 2008, 07:21 AM

The drivers were made for Boot Camp'D Windows, but they'll work fine in Parallels.

Feb 22, 2008, 12:22 PM	#1
surflordca macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada	Opening Superdrive in Windows I just installed Windows XP Pro through Parallels. What a great program by the way. Here is my problem. When in Windows the Superdrive won't open. I have to log out of Windows to open it. Then I can insert a Windows CD and reopen windows and have access to it. Does anyone know how to open the drive through Windows __________________ I'm not fluent in idiot, so please speak slowly & clearly.

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Tallest Skil Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 1 Geostationary Tower Plaza	The drivers were made for Boot Camp'D Windows, but they'll work fine in Parallels.