Can I use remote disk with my iMac

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  1. Josephkyles, Nov 22, 2008

    Josephkyles macrumors regular

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    The super drive in my iMac has failed, so until I can afford to get that fixed is their anyway I can use remote disk like a macbook air does and borrow the Superdrive from a Windows Vista machine thats on the same network?
     
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  2. MarkMS, Nov 22, 2008

    MarkMS macrumors 6502a

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    Wow, good question. I would think it would work as long as you install the DVD/CD sharing software on the Windows computer. It's worth a shot.

    Here's the link from Apple to the sharing software.

    Please, let us know if it works. Hope this helps!
     
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  3. Josephkyles, Nov 22, 2008

    Josephkyles thread starter macrumors regular

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    I installed the disk share software on the other computer, but how do I get remote disk on my iMac?
     
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