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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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Date published: 2024-08-17
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Date published: 2024-02-28
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Model 15-dy0703ds Need recommended external drive and software to burn DVD/CD?

Asked by: Van27
This HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with the 15-dy0703ds. Windows 11 will feature the necessary software to burn CDs and DVDs.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

this plays regular music cd's

Asked by: old shark
Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will play music CDs when used with a compatible device. Compatible operating systems: Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X Minimum system requirements: Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or higher, compatible (Recommended: Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or Higher); RAM: 256 MB or higher (Recommended: 128 MB); HDD: 20 GB or more of available space; Video Memory: 64 MB or higher (Recommend: 128 MB); Interface: USB 2.0
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-02-01

HP External USB DVD/RW Drive; Software; Documentation: THERE WAS NO SOFTWARE AND THE DEVICE DID NOT P&P. AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG POWERDIRECTOR 10 IS UNAVAILABLE AT HP?

Asked by: EXTERNAL DRIVE
Please visit our HP Support Page for help in resolving this technical issue. Online Support: For technical support with this product, visit HP Customer Support http://support.hp.com. Social Media Support: To find solutions, ask questions, and share tips, join us on the HP Support Community at community.hp.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/HPSupport, and on Facebook at facebook.com/HPSupport. On the Support page for this DVD/RW drive should be manuals and other information requested.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

what are the specifications for the DVDRW? Is it compatible with HP Pavilion X360?

Asked by: Mike677
This HP External USB DVDRW Drive is compatible 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: 2023-02-28

What are the specifications on the external DVD writable and readable drive , that you have for $91 ?The dimensions? The speed of the drive ? what it's made out of ? so on so forth .

Asked by: Anonymous
The dimensions of the HP External USB DVDRW Drive are (W X D X H) 0.55 x 5.41 x 5.94 in.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-03-19

Does it actually have the part where u can put a disc in

Asked by: SapphireGodDevil
Thank you for your question! Yes, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive will indeed have a disc tray for your disc. Please the tray release button on the front and the tray will release and open.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2022-03-07

I purchased a HP external usb dwdrw drive. There was no cable to connect it to my laptop. What cable would work with this drive?

Asked by: SamBJr
Our apologies for the issues with this HP product! Please visit our HP Support Page for help in resolving this technical issue. Online Support: For technical support with this product, visit HP Customer Support http://support.hp.com. Social Media Support: To find solutions, ask questions, and share tips, join us on the HP Support Community at community.hp.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/HPSupport, and on Facebook at facebook.com/HPSupport.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Can the CD/DVD Writer work on USB 3.0?

Asked by: curious55
Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with USB 3.0. Thanks for the question!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-12

will this dvd drive write dl dvd's?

Asked by: harry1955
Thank you for your question, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive will write DVDs.
Answered by: HP Team Daniel
Date published: 2024-04-30

Compatible with all in one 22-dd0224 ?

Asked by: Sammia
Thank you for your question! This HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with any PC using Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows 2008; and Windows 2003.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-06-20

Will this drive play my dvd movies and do I need to get software to do that

Asked by: Sherrri
This HP External USB DVDRW Drive will play movies. Most PCs come with movie-playing software built-in to the PC.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Does this come with the necessary cable? Doesn't say, and the picture is clean. Thanks

Asked by: granny dean
Thank you for your question! Yes, the HP DVD/CD Drive will come with the cable necessary for operation.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Does this have USB 3.0 capability and does this drive come with an USB cord compatible with my HP USB-C G5 Essential Dock?

Asked by: Ed C K
Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive is USB 3.0. The Drive should be fine to use with the essential Dock as those USB ports are capable of charging and providing power.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-12

Can I use it for installing Software and Documentation into my PC Such as a Printer OS and so on that came with my PC ?.,Thankyou.

Asked by: A Man 62
Thank you for your question! Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive can be used for those purposes!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Does this drive work with Z2 G5 mini workstations?

Asked by: TonyL1954
Hello Tony, and thank you for your question! Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with any PC with a USB-A port and Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; or Mac OS X and later as the Operating System.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Do you have one that the USB isn’t hardwired?

Asked by: Kewlrane
It is unclear what is being asked. External DVD drives communicate via USB that must be hardwired in order to communicate. Hopefully, this answer helped. If not please clarify what is being asked and resubmit the question.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-12

I have alot of DVD's from my camcorder Will these DVD"s show up on my computer if i insert them into this product

Asked by: bradyboy2
The HP USB External DVDRW Drive will be compatible with most if not all DVDs, even camcorder DVDs. This HP USB External DVDRW Drive has a DVD tray and not a slide door, which makes it more compatible. Thank you for shopping with HP!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-02-25

The USB External DVDRW Drive did not come with any software; consequently, my new HP computer cannot identify it?

Asked by: SteveP9368
Our apologies for the issues with this HP product! Please visit our HP Support Page for help in resolving this technical issue. Online Support: For technical support with this product, visit HP Customer Support http://support.hp.com. Social Media Support: To find solutions, ask questions, and share tips, join us on the HP Support Community at community.hp.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/HPSupport, and on Facebook at facebook.com/HPSupport.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Can this be used for windows 11?

Asked by: Crabill
Hello. Thanks for your question. You can use this HP External USB DVDRW Drive with Windows 11.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-02-03

Can I use this with my Specter laptop

Asked by: JIHjr
Thank you for your question! This HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with any PC that has Windows 10 or Windows 11 OS installed.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2022-01-31

Why the reading speed of this drive is too slow and some time it’s stuck .. 

Asked by: Fati
Our apologies for the issues with this HP product! Please visit our HP Support Page for help in resolving this technical issue. Online Support: For technical support with this product, visit HP Customer Support http://support.hp.com. Social Media Support: To find solutions, ask questions, and share tips, join us on the HP Support Community at community.hp.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/HPSupport, and on Facebook at facebook.com/HPSupport.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Does this product support the play back of Bluray DVDs?

Asked by: BluDisc
Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP External USB DVDRW Drive does not support BluRay DVDs.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-07-03

Will this hook up to my Smart TV to play DVDs? 

Asked by: Old person
No, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will not be compatible with directly installing on a SmartTV. This product can be used along with a laptop, and the laptop then plugged in via HDMI to a SmartTV, however.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-02-09

Hello. I cannot watch DVDs on my HP USB External DVDRW Drive (Model GP70N) / HP Envy x360 convertible laptop (Model 13-ay1032au) / Windows Media Player (default software/((windows 11))). It only shows Audio TS and Video TS folders which do not play. Help!

Asked by: AussieBattler
Thank you for your question! To play DVDs using an HP external drive on Windows 11, you'll need DVD player software and to ensure your computer has a DVD drive. Here's a possible process: Connect the drive: If your computer doesn't have a DVD drive, connect the HP external drive. Install DVD player software: Options include PowerDVD, VLC player, Windows Media Player, or Apple's iTunes. Insert the DVD: Close the drive after inserting the DVD. Open the DVD player software: The DVD should automatically begin playing. If it doesn't, you can try selecting Media > Open Disc and choosing the DVD drive. **Select **: Play**. If you receive a message about a missing codec or DVD decoder, the file might be compressed with a codec that Windows or the player doesn't support. For further assistance with this contact HP Tech Support at this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en HP Smart Friend is available to assist you as well. Visit this link for more details: https://www.hp.com/us-en/services/consumer/smartfriend-overview.html
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-08-09

I lost the original usb cable, what one is used to replace. Please send a link. Do not say USB A or that the cable is included. I lost mine and need a new one. The end that connects to the Drive is USB mini B, mini A, or something like that. 

Asked by: Anonymous
The external CD/DVD optical disc drive uses a USB A and/or USB C to USB B micro. We do not currently have any hand.
Answered by: HP Live Expert James
Date published: 2024-01-22

Would this be helpful to have when running Lightroom?

Asked by: Pam Chr
Thank you for your question! Typically software will respond faster when downloaded and installed directly to the hard drive. For Lightroom tips, it is highly recommended to visit the Adobe website for their recommendations, however.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

I am planning to order the HP Envy TE01-4000PC ( 6v9t7av_1 and use your External USB DVD Drive Model F2B56UT drive. Are they compatable.?

Asked by: Jim@HP Order
Hello Jim, and thank you for your interest in HP Products. Yes, this External DVD-Writer Drive will be compatible with the HP Envy Desktop TE01-4000 PC.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-04-13

I recently bought a new laptop: HP Pavilion 15-eh2085cl, Prod ID 61D22UA#ABA, Ser# 5CD215188M with Windows 11 home installed. It does not have an internal disc drive, and I would like to buy an external drive for it. Which drive would you recommend?

Asked by: Gary220
Hello, Gary. Thanks for your question. You can use this HP External USB DVDRW drive with your new HP Pavilion laptop.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-05-27

Is this dvd drive recommended for an aio pavilion 1000?

Asked by: mijsumma
This HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with any PC that uses Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-10

can I download my printer to this laptop with this

Asked by: ciller
Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive can be used to install software.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27
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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.