Support Information:
Device Type: CD / DVD
Manufacturer: Sansun
Model: ts-l633b
Interface: Other
Operating System: Windows Vista
Age of Device: < 2 years old
FCCID:

Type of drive: dvd-r/cd-rw (dvd burner, dvd reader, &amp; cd burner combo)
Location: internal
What recording software are you using?: Other (Other: driver)

Find it on DriverGuide (http://members.driverguide.com/index.php?action=srch&sm=b&aax=&qa6=4005&qa5=3&qa7=1801&dp=2&qm0=ts-l633b&jmd=and&fzz=d) | Find it with Google (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Sansun+CD+%2F+DVD++ts-l633b+Windows+Vista+) | Research manufacturer Sansun (http://members.driverguide.com/index.php?action=getinfo&companyid=4005)

Optical drives do not require a driver in order for them to work. However, the SATA Controller requires a driver.
If this driver is not on a disk that came with the pc or not on a recovery partition, then the hunt must begin.

The first thing required to even be able to look for a working driver begins with a hardware description,
ie: what SATA Controller?
In order for me to be able to help you, there's certain data required:

1. PC Brand and Model?
2. Is it a Desktop or Laptop?

or if your pc is a custom built pc with a retail motherboard installed, then we need to know the motherboard brand and model.

And of course if you knew (or can open the pc and see) what the SATA chip is, we probably could help you in a relative short time.

If you cannot determine what the SATA chipset is, then give this program a try:

To find make and model of pc hardware, EVEREST Home Edition is a free system diagnostics, system
information program that will id most hardware onboard a mb. as well as the actual motherboard itself.


http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Everest-Home-Edition.shtml

Alternate Everest download link: (offers 2 sites to dl program from)
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/EVEREST-Home-Edition-Download-16369.html

Run the program and then:

Click on Computer
Click on Summary
Right hand window (hardware) if the text is BLUE this is a link to the web site for that particular hardware.

If you have additional questions or need further help, please post a SUMMARY report from Everest.