How do I tell if my drive has a BD/DVD/CD-Compatible optical pickup unit?

I'd like to import Ghost in the Shell: Arise from Japan.

I only have a DVD drive, but the disc is a Blu-Ray optical disc. However, I am told that this optical disk is "backwards compatible" with a BD/DVD/CD compatible optical pickup unit.

How can I check to see if my machine has a BD/DVD/CD compatible optical pickup unit?

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Trancot

Posted 2013-07-27T21:43:23.793

Reputation: 109

I'd like to import Ghost in the Shell: Arise from Japan, but the disk is a Blu-Ray optical disk; however, I am told that this optical disk is "backwards compatible" with a BD/DVD/CD compatible optical pickup unit.

– Trancot – 2013-07-27T21:50:42.993

Just as an aside, how does one remove the activation watermark on the screen; the license is university issued, don't worry. – Trancot – 2013-07-27T21:57:03.097

Answers

Given that the title of the window states "TSSTCorp DVD+-RW" I believe it's a DVD/RW and not a Blu-Ray. Check the logos on or near the bezel of the optical drive.

You should see BD in the name of the device in Device Manager if you have a Blu-Ray drive.

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LawrenceC

Posted 2013-07-27T21:43:23.793

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Download a freeware tool called "Speccy"

Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC. Need to find out what's inside your computer? No problem! Speccy will give you all the information you need.

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happy_soil

Posted 2013-07-27T21:43:23.793

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