replacing CD burner

[til]

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

 

[neil]

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

 

[JustME]

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

Don't waste your money on a replacement cdburner, get a dvdburner instead.

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

And make sure it comes with DVD burning software!

 

[Chuck]

"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.

 

[til]

Thanks everyone for the great answers.