Support Information:
Device Type: CD / DVD
Manufacturer: Matsushita (Matshita Panasonic)
Model: DVD rom SR 8177
Interface: IDE
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?: Nero/version

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DVD reader drives never require a driver when used in any Windows os from 95 up. The Windows XP os provides native support that allows this drive to read a data or music disk. It does not provide any support for reading/playing dvd disks. For that task, compatible dvd decoding software like WinDVD or PowerDVD is required.

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