Can I use the DVD drive on a PC to install software on my macbook air air

Can I use the DVD drive on a PC to install software on my macbook air

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    Hi Guys,
    Just bought my new 15" 2.53 Mhz Duo Core MacBook Pro a month ago but until now I haven't figured out how to use the DVD drive. Well I can't seem to find where it is actually... Does all MacBook Pro has dvd drive? Coz when I check back apple's website and look for the same macbook pro specification like my one, it has a dvd drive included so I thought my macbook has it for sure but can't or don't know how to use it... This is my first time to have an apple that's why...
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    Hi there Danny.
    I believe you are looking for the location of the DVD drive... right?
    If you are looking at your computer while it is open, it should be on the right hand side... "under" the keyboard. There is a slit that allows the DVD to be inserted into the computer. I think if you start to insert a DVD in there (shiney side down) part way, it will suck it into the computer.
    (note: I'm not exactly sure, because I use a 7 year old iBook that has a pop-out DVD tray... but I think it will suck it in for you)

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    Can I use my DVD Drive From my pc (compaq R4000)to load Tiger onto my Mac G3 Blue & White?

    The short answer is no
    long answer is maybe but if you manage to get a DVD drive from a Compaq into a G3 then install Tiger it will be so slow (Tiger on a G3 iMac) it'll bring tears to your eyes.
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    I want to upgrade my iMac to Snow Leopard, can I use the (DVD-Mac OS X 10.6.3) that I got with my purchase of the 15" MacBook Pro that totally died, and upgrade the iMac from that DVD that came with the laptop ?   Thanks

    No, that 10.6.3 DVD is system specific to the MacBook Pro.
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    Can I use Time Machine to retrieve mail that was in Trash on my MacBook Air OS X Yosemite, after I Emptied that Trash?

    Interesting question. I don't think you can because Time Machine would have deleted the data in subsequent backups because it was removed from the computer. But you never know about these things until you actually try it, which I've never done. So, why don't you give it a try. Worst that can happen is it's not there and you're no worse off than now.
    If you need help with restoring mail from Time Machine: Please visit Pondini's Time Machine FAQ for help with all things Time Machine. Also open Mail and select Mail Help from Mail's help menu. Search for 'restore mail' and see if you don't find some instructions there, too.

  • How to install software on Mac mini using the dvd drive from an iMac G5

    I have a Mac mini but want to install software from cd. Mac mini doesn't have dvd drive. I have iMac G5 with dvd drive. How can I use the iMac to install software on Mac mini.

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  • Tecra M1 - can I use my DVD drive in an external case?

    Hi there,
    I had a Terca M1 laptop. Now I have another Toshiba laptop which bay is not compatible with the M1. So I can not use my "old" dvd drive on this new laptop.
    Is there any external slimcase accessory available to use my dvd drive as external usb?
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    Hi there,
    Thanks to all. I've checked ebay already. Maybe these products are not available in Germany. I'm located near frankfurt/m.
    I found only some "auctions" in UK with fixed price starting at 20 pounds or so. Nothing available in Germany at all! really exciting.
    It would be very nice if one of you could provide me some links to these real auctions you found. ebay and google found nothing.
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  • Error message when using the DVD drive

    I have a Satellite P200D and every time I put a disk of any kind into the disk drive I get an NO-DISK error message when I eject the disk. I always make sure that I shut all programs relating to use of the disk before trying to take the disk out. This is a new problem as I have used the laptop for a couple of months without any issues at all. The text of the error message is below. Any pointers would be appreciated. I can live with it but it would be nice not to have to.
    Exception Processing Message 0xc0000013 Parameters 0x764C023C 0x8E4A1B6C 0x764C023C 0x764C023C

    Ok, if you try to eject the disk using the eject button on the side of the laptop, why not try ejecting through software in windows.
    To do this right click on the dvd drive in my computer and then click on "eject". This might tell windows that its ok to let the drive go now.
    Another solution would be to save all important data to another drive, then return the laptop to "out of box condition" using the recovery disc. I'd say problem will go away.
    However, if problems persist, please see your place of purchase for a check up.
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  • HT201250 can I use the same drive to backup more than one computer

    Can I use the same external hard drive to backup (using Time Machine) my Macbook pro and iMac computers?
    Can they be the same partition?

    etresoft wrote:
    SMS5572 wrote:
    It was never my intention to break protocol here.
    Pondini is not accurately reporting the context of a private conversation.
    I disagee (you called it threadjacking twice), but we can argue about that elsewhere.
    As far as I know, only Lion Server and Time Capsule provide networked Time Machine services
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    From Lion (client) Help:
    So many folks asked how to set it up that I wrote instructions on my web site -- Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #22 -- no "unsupported" command needed.
    Message was edited by: Pondini

  • How to install snow leopard without using the dvd drive?

    Is it possible to install snowleopard  without using the dvd ? i have a macbook and i have unfortunatly broken the cd and dvd player..

    Yes you can.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889?viewlocale=en_US
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4413?viewlocale=en_US
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1963

  • HT201250 If I use Time Machine on my MacBook can I use the hard drive on the same MacBook as the back up drive ?

    I want to use Time Machine but instead of using a hard drive outside of the MacBook, would I be able to use the hard drive that is in the computer? 
    Would I be able to use a memory stick ?

    It defeats the purpose of having a backup if you keep it on the same drive. That's your safety if your drive fails.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4878
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  • Help! Can't access the DVD drive on laptop

    When selecting the D:/ drive, I get an error message that says D:/ not accessible.  Access Denied.  The DVD drive won't read music or data disks.  The light comes on and the disk spins but then the dialog box comes up and says not accessible, access denied.  I checked for drive updates but the last one was in 2001.  I uninstalled and reinstalled the drive but now I get a message that says no D:/ drive installed!
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