XPS 400 Drivers

Question

I recently purchased an XPS 400 desktop and included the optional 16X CD burner. I eventually found that it is an Hitachi LG device, but Dell doesn't list the mfg. part number. The assigned driver appears to be a generic Microsoft thing from 2001. I doubt that is optimal. Any suggestions on an appropriate driver update?

volcano11 · Answer

Back in the ancient days of DOS, CD drivers required special drivers.  Current computers rely on Windows to supply the drivers for CD drives.   I seriously doubt that you will ever find a driver for that drive other than the one included in Windows.    Steve

Ozzie-Pat · Answer

Thanks, Steve. It's just hard to accept that a 4-5 year old generic driver will result in optimal performance from a current drive device. Guess I'll have to assume the firmware in the device will make all OK, but I don't really believe that. I also don't believe Dell is making a best effort in this area.

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