replacing CD burner

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When replacing a CDburner, does the existing burner software have to be
reinstalled so that it will recognize the new hardware? win xp pro Thanks
 
Depends what software you are referring to. XP should detect the new drive
as a writer, if you also use Nero that generally will detect the new drive
without a re-install. I'm not familiar with other writing software.

Neil
 
til said:
When replacing a CDburner, does the existing burner software have to be
reinstalled so that it will recognize the new hardware? win xp pro
Thanks
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Don't waste your money on a replacement cdburner, get a dvdburner instead.
 
"When replacing a CDburner, does the existing burner software have to be
reinstalled "
Later versions of Nero (6.6x) may be OEM locked. If so, the new DVD-CD
burner will install and be recognized, but will not work with the various
applications in Nero. The solution seems to be to install the version
supplied with the new DVD/CD burner over the old install. Then, you may
need to reinstall the updates from the Nero site. I just went thru this with
a change from a Sony drive to a Memorex drive. Now, the Nero software seems
to be happy with either.
 
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