Choosing a Mac Only or Mac & PC Disc

You can make a data disc that is usable only on Macintosh computers, or usable on both Macintosh and Windows computers.

What Is a Mac Only Data Disc?

A Macintosh only disc is a data disc that contains Macintosh data and is usable only on a Macintosh computer.

What Is a Mac & PC Disc?

A Mac & PC disc is a cross-platform data disc that contains Macintosh and Windows data, and is usable on either operating system. Macintosh data will also be visible to Windows users.

• | Note: | For information about making an advanced cross-platform discs, see Overview of Making a Custom Hybrid Disc.

To choose a Mac Only or Mac & PC data disc:

1 | In the Data tab, click the Disc Settings button (or the disc title).

| The Disc Settings drawer opens.

2 | In the Disc Settings drawer, choose whether you want the final disc to be usable by Macintosh computers only, or also usable by Windows computers:

| • | For Macintosh only, select the Mac Only option.

| • | For Macintosh and Windows, select Mac & PC option.

See Also:

Changing Data Disc Settings

Adding Files or Folders to a Data Disc

Working with Files and Folders in a Data Disc

What is a Data Disc?

Starting a Data Disc

Recording a Data Disc