Support Information:
Device Type: CD / DVD
Manufacturer: Matsushita (Matshita Panasonic)
Model: SR-8175-M
Interface: Other
Operating System: Windows XP Home
Age of Device: Not specified
FCCID:

Type of drive: dvd (dvd reader and cd-rom combo)
Location: internal
What recording software are you using?: Easy Cd Creator/version

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Optical drives never require a driver when used in any Windows os from 95 up. The os provides native support that allows this drive to read a data or music disk and comaptible dvd decoding software provides the support needed to play dvd disks.

Please state what your problem is and include some details.

308012 - Resources for Troubleshooting DVD Problems in Windows XP (support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308012)