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HP ENVY X360 - 13-ar0005na
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

System doesn' t seem to 'see' the usb external (Dynamode) cd rom  -  and there's no option to add one in 'manage devices'

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Hi,

The optical drive is an older drive and might have some compatibility issues.

Personally, I would by and external DVD reader (which will also read CDs) which you can find online for about 20$ or so.

Examples:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rioddas-External-Portable-Rewriter-Desktop/dp/B07JGWBLVH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=...

 

Regards,

David

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HP Recommended

Hi,

The optical drive is an older drive and might have some compatibility issues.

Personally, I would by and external DVD reader (which will also read CDs) which you can find online for about 20$ or so.

Examples:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rioddas-External-Portable-Rewriter-Desktop/dp/B07JGWBLVH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=...

 

Regards,

David

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