How do i make my usb superdrive compatible to windows 8

hi i cant seem to get my usb superdrive to work with my windows 8 software? if i put a cd in it, it does not take it. does someone know why this is?

The Apple Superdrive has been the subject of numerous myths and issues as upon its introduction it only functioned with the MacBook Air and Mac Mini.
There was much speculation that an extra powerful usb was required for the Superdrive to function hence it not running on anything but the MacBook Air and the Mac Mini.
The extra powerful usb myth has been debunked as the real cause is an Apple Proprietary USB to IDE card in the Superdrive see:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=6200271&postcount=132
If you read the referenced thread you'll see that a hardware hack replacing the Apple proprietary USB to IDE card allowed the Superdrive to function on all Macs and Windows machines.
Unfortunately Apple in their proprietary wisdom closed this loophole in 2010
The 2010 version (new version) of the Superdrive now has an integrated controller that can’t be removed as discussed in the referenced hardware hack thread.
The newer drive packing box is larger and is now labeled with the 2010 date.
The 2009 Model Number: MB397G/A
The 2010 Model Number: MC684ZM/A
I do not have any information if the Windows Support Software installs drivers that allow the Superdrive to function under a BootCamp Windows installation but in the past the Superdrive only functioned under OSX and only for the specific Mac Models specified.
As both of my 2009 Superdrives are hardware hacked .I cannot test the Windows Support Software theory.
However my hardware hacked Superdrives still function perfectly on all Windows machines not just Macs.
Please advise if you do get the Superdrive to function on the Windows side just by installing drivers for Windows.
Here is another thread with reference to the newer 2010 Superdrive:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1569606

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