I think the driver I need is made by Oak Technology, but not sure. I need to update if there is one available. Thanks.
Type of drive:
dvd (dvd reader and cd-rom combo)


Location:
internal


What recording software are you using?:
CdrWin/version





Support Information:
Device Type: CD-ROM / CDRW / DVD
Manufacturer: Oak Technology
Model: HL-DT-ST GDR 8161B
Interface: IDE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Age of Device: < 2 years old
FCCID:

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: I think the driver I need is made by Oak Technology, but not sure. I need to update if there is one available. Thanks.
:
: Type of drive:
dvd (dvd reader and cd-rom combo)


: Location:
internal


: What recording software are you using?:
CdrWin/version
Optical drives don't require any driver when used in any Windows os from 95 up. Windows XP provides native support that allows this drive to read a data or music disk but no support for playing dvd disks. For that task, compatible dvd decoding software is required. eg: PowerDVD or WinDVD.
308012 - Resources for Troubleshooting DVD Problems in Windows XP (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308012)





Support Information:
: Device Type:
CD-ROM / CDRW / DVD
: Manufacturer:
Oak Technology
: Model:
HL-DT-ST GDR 8161B
: Interface:
IDE
: Operating System:
Windows XP Professional
: Age of Device:
< 2 years old
: FCCID: