Any way to share MacBook Air's external SuperDrive with PC?

Not really sure if this is the right spot to put this question but I couldn't really think of a better one. Here's my problem: I've got a PC which I need to run the backup disc creator on. Unfortunately, the optical drive on my PC doesn't work. My question is whether or not it's possible to share my MacBook Air's SuperDrive through my wifi connection. I know it's possible to utilize a PC's optical drive on a computer running OS X but does it work the other way around? Any answers would be greatly appreciated

System Preferences / Sharing, then check CD/DVD sharing. If you want to share files, check that area too, then—under Options—also check SMB protocol.

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