Hi Stephen, have looked at Disc Utility but can not see the disc drive - its connected via USB. If I can’t see it I can’t reformat it ? What am I overlooking ?
Thanks for your comment. Cheers Walter *** > On 11 Jul 2022, at 16:30 , Stephen Chape <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Walter. > If it is formatted for Mac (journaled) I don’t think Windows will recognise > it. > > I have a separate external drive that is formatted for DOS to use with > Windows PCs. > You can use Apple Disk Utility to configure a drive for DOS if you wish. > > Your Mac will recognise a DOS formatted drive but not vice versa. > >> On 11 Jul 2022, at 4:13 pm, FW <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I also have a question. >> >> Does an Apple external disc drive not normally work with a Windows system >> (Windows 10) >> >> Cheers >> Walter >> >> *** >> >>> On 11 Jul 2022, at 13:50 , Peter Faulks <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Generally you may only need a DVD CD Player to upload your files >>> >>> I purchased an Apple DVD CD attachment plugs into my lap top >>> >>> happy to lend it to you but would need it back once you copied your movies, >>> data or music >>> >>> If you want something permanent the Apple one works fine. >>> >>> >>> Peter Faulks >>> >>> On 11/07/2022 1:30 PM Jul 22, Anthony (Tony) Francis wrote: >>>> Good Afternoon Everyone >>>> >>>> Hoping all are well, it’s been a while. >>>> >>>> Ok, I have a question, now that the Computers are no longer fitted with a >>>> Disc Drive, and I have so many Discs with Photo's on them, is there a Disc >>>> attachment that I need to purchase and if so is there one that the group >>>> would suggest / recommend? >>>> >>>> Thank You >>>> >>>> Kind Regards >>>> >>>> Tony >>>> Boddington. >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Peter J Faulks >>> BA Soc. Sci, Grad Dip Ed (Sec), Cert IV AWT, (IAP, FASSA) >>> >>> Unit 1, 9 Newsam Close >>> PARKWOOD WA 6147 >>> >>> >>> Peter Mobile: 0416 187 937 >>> Irene Mobile: 0439 933 404 >>> >>> Email: [email protected] >>> Web Page: http://www.peterfaulks.net/ >>> >>> >>> This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended >>> solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. >>> If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. >>> This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the >>> individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not >>> disseminate, distribute or copy this email. Please notify the sender >>> immediately by email if you have received the email from your system. If >>> you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, >>> copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of >>> this information is strictly prohibited. >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > > Regards > Stephen Chape > > Mac by choice > Windows because my employer knew no better > > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
