Support Information:
Device Type: CD / DVD
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Model: GD-7000
Interface: IDE
Operating System: Windows ME
Age of Device: Not specified
FCCID:

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

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Optical drives never require a driver when used in any Windows os from Windows 95 up. The operating system provides support that allows this drive to read a data or music disk. Compatible dvd decoding software like WinDVD or PowerDVD will provide the support need to read/play a dvd disk.