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Yes, it should work!

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WZ_Paz25
Member

51

08-14-2025, 06:14 AM

#1

Hey there, friend. I heard you're setting up a computer and running into issues with the optical drive compatibility. You're considering using an external drive that connects via two USB ports—wonderful idea! It might work, but make sure the drive supports the right protocols and drivers. Let me know if you need more details!

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WZ_Paz25

08-14-2025, 06:14 AM #1

Hey there, friend. I heard you're setting up a computer and running into issues with the optical drive compatibility. You're considering using an external drive that connects via two USB ports—wonderful idea! It might work, but make sure the drive supports the right protocols and drivers. Let me know if you need more details!

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DiamndQueen
Member

210

08-14-2025, 02:55 PM

#2

Check out a USB drive for installation. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/a...-7-usb.htm

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DiamndQueen

08-14-2025, 02:55 PM #2

Check out a USB drive for installation. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/a...-7-usb.htm

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babaganoosh8
Junior Member

17

08-22-2025, 01:32 PM

#3

Install Windows from a flash drive instead.

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babaganoosh8

08-22-2025, 01:32 PM #3

Install Windows from a flash drive instead.

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TheWolfGrave
Member

62

08-22-2025, 06:33 PM

#4

Remove the disk containing the windows files and move it to a USB drive.

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TheWolfGrave

08-22-2025, 06:33 PM #4

Remove the disk containing the windows files and move it to a USB drive.

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Antonio_Azrael
Member

113

08-22-2025, 07:47 PM

#5

This scenario refers to systems lacking optical drive support, such as PCI-Based SSDs.

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Antonio_Azrael

08-22-2025, 07:47 PM #5

This scenario refers to systems lacking optical drive support, such as PCI-Based SSDs.

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Tico_32
Senior Member

680

08-22-2025, 09:35 PM

#6

It functions properly or you might opt for a USB flash drive

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Tico_32

08-22-2025, 09:35 PM #6

It functions properly or you might opt for a USB flash drive

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NekoChara
Junior Member

23

08-22-2025, 10:38 PM

#7

You might also obtain an external odd.

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NekoChara

08-22-2025, 10:38 PM #7

You might also obtain an external odd.

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DarkFolle
Junior Member

39

08-23-2025, 04:00 AM

#8

Sure, I get it—just a basic disk drive, no big deal.

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DarkFolle

08-23-2025, 04:00 AM #8

Sure, I get it—just a basic disk drive, no big deal.

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Mr_Floobiful
Posting Freak

890

08-23-2025, 08:18 AM

#9

Sure, let me clarify. I mixed up the terms HDD and CD-Drive.

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Mr_Floobiful

08-23-2025, 08:18 AM #9

Sure, let me clarify. I mixed up the terms HDD and CD-Drive.

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_Eminem_
Member

57

08-25-2025, 04:04 PM

#10

He refers to a disk that spins rapidly, used for storing or accessing data.

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_Eminem_

08-25-2025, 04:04 PM #10

He refers to a disk that spins rapidly, used for storing or accessing data.