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HP External USB DVDRW Drive

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Connect the HP External USB DVD/RW to any available USB port on your PC[1] to get immediate read/write access to your optical media.

Technical details

Compatible operating systems

Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X

Dimensions (W X D X H)

0.55 x 5.41 x 5.94 in

Warranty

Each HP Storage Solution carries a one-year limited warranty. Additional support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone as well as online support forums.

What's in the box

HP ExternalUSB DVD/RW Drive; Software; Documentation

HP External USB DVDRW Drive is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 349.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Myself2024 from external USB DVD Exactly what I needed
Date published: 2024-08-17
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Date published: 2024-07-19
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Date published: 2024-07-15
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Date published: 2024-07-12
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Date published: 2024-06-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by DVD ..................... from DVD Wonderful product. Easy to use. HP very supportive
Date published: 2024-05-15
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Date published: 2024-03-02
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Date published: 2024-02-28
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Will this work with windows 11 Pro 

Asked by: Max4621
Yes, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be Windows 11 Pro compatible.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Is this a burner too?

Asked by: GrandDadPat49
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can burn CDs and DVDs with this HP External USB DVDRW Drive.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-05-27

Is the Hp external DVD drive (or the other brands: Verbatum, Buffalo & LG) compatible with Windows 11?

Asked by: Malong
Thanks for your question! The HP External USB DVDRW drive will be fully compatible with Windows 11.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2021-12-09

Can I download from the external drive to my computer?

Asked by: Jojo1950
Yes, you can use this External USB CD/DVD drive to download to your PC.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

can i burn a cd with this device?

Asked by: rockyadams
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can burn CDs with this HP External USB DVDRW Drive.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-05-27

HP External USB DVDRW Drive: The picture doesn't show how it connects to a Windows 11 laptop, what kind of port, what speed, or how you insert a disk. Where can I find more detailed information?

Asked by: Anonymous
Thank you for your question! The HP External USB DVDRW Drive includes a USB cord that plugs into a USB-A port on a PC. The door has a release button and opens from the front.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Will this DVD burner truly be "plug & play" with an HP Stream laptop?

Asked by: Biohazard466
Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be plug-and-play compatible with an HP Stream laptop with Windows 10 in S Mode.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Does this HP disk player support Blue Ray color movie disks ?

Asked by: Bitterroot
No, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive is not compatible with BluRay.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Greetings, What is the cable I need for to connect this unit (HP External USB DVDRW Drive) to my laptop USB. Does the unit come with a cable? Is the required cable a USB to USB? Best regards...............Sara

Asked by: Powerss
Hello Sara and thanks for the question! This HP External USB DVDRW Drive will come with the necessary cable to connect from your Drive to your PC. It will be a USB-A cable to connect to your PC.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-12

Can this upload programs and old software only available on disk?

Asked by: Nick72
Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive can be used for that purpose. The HP External USB DVDRW Drive is compatible with the following: Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X and newer macOS.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-09-19

Is dvd multisystem / all region player? if not , can you recommend one?

Asked by: Tomek2022
The HP External USB DVDRW Drive is designed for use in North America.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2022-11-25

What is the difference between the model F2b56UT and model F2B56AA HP external disk drives?

Asked by: Anonymous
There are no discernible differences between the two models of the HP External USB DVDRW drive. Sometimes different retailers will have different model numbers. Thank you for your question!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-06-17

Will it work with my new HP laptop?

Asked by: NatGioco25
Hello. Thanks for your question. You can use this HP External USB DVDRW Drive with your new HP laptop.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-04-28

can it be used to read and install software contained on an external disk? e.g. HP software for photos, HP software for printer (to restore scanning capacity)

Asked by: Fotheringay
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can install software with this HP External USB DVDRW Drive.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-04-22

it is not working with my windows pro 11 what do I do

Asked by: artist58
We are sorry to hear about your challenges. We recommend reaching out to HP Support for further assistance: https://support.hp.com
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-07-06

Is this drive BDXL compatible?

Asked by: Anonymous
No, this drive is not BluRay compatible and will not be BDXL compatible.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-03-02

What are the read and write speeds of this device for dvd’s? 

Asked by: PaulfromMi
Thank you for your question! This HP® SmartBuy F2B56UT USB External DVDRW Drive has DVD write speeds of 8X and CD write speeds of 24x. Thank you for your question!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-06-01

I need to transfer photos from a floppy 3.5" disk to a USB drive using my Windows 10 computer. Will this HP do this?

Asked by: MA 48
Thank you for your question, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive is used for playing DVDs and CDs. Not for transferring files.
Answered by: HP Team Daniel
Date published: 2023-11-27

does it work with HP Envy laptop

Asked by: mday
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive is compatible with your HP Envy laptop.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-03-12

will this work on my pavilion desk top TPO1-3003W

Asked by: GOLFHACK
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can use this HP External USB DVDRW drive with your HP computer.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-06-24

Can I cast from computer to tv when watching video with this dvd?

Asked by: DB1967
If your PC is capable of casting, yes. Thank you for your question!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-22

I have an HP Slim Desktop - S01-pF1048xt. Is this device compatible? I need to save data file backups for "shrink wrap" software - should be OK?

Asked by: anonymous in NY
Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP External USB DVDRW Drive is compatible with your HP Slim Desktop - S01-pF1048xt computer.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-02-03

Is this disk drive compatible with my HP Envy 17-cr0747nr lap top?

Asked by: Jrod43
Hello. Thanks for your question. You can use this You can use this HP External USB DVDRW Drive with your HP Envy laptop.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-10-09

Is it compatible with Blu-ray discs?

Asked by: mrj1201
Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP External USB DVDRW Drive does not support Blu-Ray discs.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-10-14

Is this DVD/RW compatible with Windows 11 New AIO 27 dp1086qe-touch screen recently purchased? Unable to reach sales Sunday or Monday, July 4 - holiday. Automated system needs work, asking same question over & over.If compatible, would like to order.

Asked by: babs270433
Thank for your question! Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will indeed be compatible with that All-in-One PC! Thanks for being an HP customer!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Can I use this to view pictures on my HP gram?

Asked by: Klefler
Thank you for your question! This HP External USB DVDRW Drive is compatible with any PC with the following OS: Windows 11, Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Does this come with the cord to hook into the computer.

Asked by: Hands On
Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive comes with the USB cable needed to use with your computer.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-10-13

is this product compatible with the HP Chromebook OS?

Asked by: Badazzvet
No, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive is not compatible with ChromeOS.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-02-22

What Software Documentation do we need to register?

Asked by: George R.
Thank you for your question! It is unclear what is being asked. Please clarify the question and resubmit. The HP DVD-Writer is plug-and-play and works with your existing CD-writing software built into the Windows OS.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-07-23

Will this player download dvd's to my HP Envy x360 ?

Asked by: Flyer59
This HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with your HP Envy x360.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-08-31
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Return and exchange information
HP.com will accept returns or exchanges for this product up to 30 days after delivery. A restocking fee may apply. For details, please visit: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/returnsandexchanges.