How to use mac cd/dvd drive to install software on pc

My PC's dvd drive went bad. I need to install software from a dvd, is there a way to use my Macbook Pro dvd drive to install the software on the windows laptop?

If your PC is a desktop, and you intend to still use the PC for a while ...
I would do this ...
Use it as an excuse to get a BluRayread/DVDRW/DL. Lets you play BluRay and extends the "useful life" of the PC.
Or make it an external USB BluRay ...
eww ...
What are the rumblings about MBP using external BluRay?
For the record, iLS6, this is "turning lemons into lemonade"

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I know it is possible, I looked up google about it but it's pretty difficult to find...
My macbook's dvd drive is broken and I don't have enough money to buy another one nor another external dvd drive. So I would like to use my girlfriend's laptop dvd drive to boot up windows install on my macbook.
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Tom:
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Where will answer be poster. Please email at [email protected]

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Hi,
It's a bit long story, page #39 of the following document shows you all:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01659847.pdf
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Hi buddy
First of all thank you for participation in the forum its always nice to have users who shares the own experience and knowledge.
Thanks you also for this info how to make the CD/DVD drive compatible.
But to be honest Im a little bit skeptical because there is a chance that the drive could be damage during this procedure.
So everyone could do this but only at the own risk!!!
Usually the compatible drives can be found in the user manual and it would be useful taking a look into the user manual before buying an NOT compatible drive ;)
Cheers mate

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