Before to install anything, I suggest to simply plug the USB and see if windows recognize automatically the drive, as should be. Usually it's not necessary to install any driver to make external boxes work.

Regarding the burning software, you can use the one included in the burner package or anything you like. Imgburn is a very good (and free) example.

Verbatim discs are among the best available (except for verbatim "pearl white" series).