Re: Windows XP Pro/32-Bit CD-ROM Driver

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Who said anything about "buying" anything? And, I thought I was in the
General Section when I posted this, so ooooops ... no flexibility in the
newsgroup to move these posts over there. I mentioned the pre-SP1 version of
XP Pro, because that is the date on the driver being used by my Pioneer
DVD-RW <rolling eyes>. You're not talking to a computer illiterate for
crying out loud. I just had a feeling that newer versions of the OS have
later-dated versions of that standard driver.

Anyway, it just looks like what I'm asking for doesn't exist, although the
manufacturer of the backup software mentioned Adaptec as a possible driver
resource to replace Microsoft's standard driver. It is strange that my DVD-RW
DVR-111D didn't come with a driver, because it's not an uncommon drive.
Having to use MS Standard drivers is a pain, and you make a good point about
the manufacturer of the device providing the drivers, but Pioneer is
impossible when it comes to support. Thanks for your input.

"Jaime" wrote:

There is no such thing as a newer version to "buy", the Service Packs are
free downloads and in your OP you stated that you had a pre-SP1 version of
XP Pro?

SP3 would most likely have the newest MS version of any drivers for your
drive. MS includes device drivers with the OS as a convenience, but the
manufacturers are ultimately responsible for writing/updating device
drivers. If you have checked the manufacturer and MS update, you may already
have the newest version. Many devices are branded by various companies, but
actually made by a different OEM, the drivers may be found at some
completely different company.

Again, posting your question on the correct newsgroup (like a general XP
group or perhaps "~.windowsxp.hardware") would probably yield more help as
the people here specialize in Media Center specific question.
--
James
Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida
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