CD-R discs

[Maggie26]

I have a bunch of CD-R discs.  I would like to view what is on them on my HP Chromebook.  What do I need to do this?  Can you be specific as to the solution.

[Raj_05]

Hi @Maggie26,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To view the contents of your CD-R discs on an HP Chromebook, you'll need to follow these steps.

External CD/DVD Drive

Since Chromebooks don't come with built-in CD/DVD drives, you'll need an external CD/DVD drive that connects via USB. Ensure the drive is compatible with Chrome OS. 

Connecting the Drive

1. Plug in the Drive: Connect the external CD/DVD drive to one of the USB ports on your Chromebook.
2. Power the Drive: If your drive requires external power, ensure it’s connected to a power source.

Accessing the Disc Content

1. Insert the CD-R Disc: Place your CD-R disc into the external drive.
2. Open the Files App:
   • Click the Launcher (the circle icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen).
   • Open the Files app from the Launcher.
3. Locate the CD Drive:
   • In the Files app, you should see your external CD/DVD drive listed in the left-hand column under “Devices” or similar. It might be labeled as "CD/DVD Drive" or the name of the disc.
   • Click on this drive to access the files stored on your CD-R.

Viewing/Transferring Files

• You can now browse the contents of your CD-R. If you wish to transfer files to your Chromebook, you can drag and drop them from the CD/DVD drive to your local storage or Google Drive.

By following these steps, you should be able to view and manage the contents of your CD-R discs on your HP Chromebook.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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