Updating Firmware for CD/DVD Burners

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Issue

Describes how to locate and update the firmware for a variety of CD/DVD writers and Windows operating systems.


Resolution

Below is a list of companies who are currently supplying firmware on their web sites. While this maybe incomplete for some users, it reflects the vast majority of burners on the market.

Updating your firmware can be risky business, even if the update comes from the manufacturer of your drive. Make sure you are updating the correct drive and model number before downloading any firmware. Each drive from every manufacturer will have discrete firmware. Improper firmware for your drive can, and usually does, result in destruction of the drive.

BenQ
BTC/Emprex
Cyberdrive
Digital Research
Freecom Technologies
Hewlett Packard
iiSonic
Iomega
LG Electronics
LaCie
LiteOn
Memorex
Matshita/Panasonic
MSI (Microstar)
NEC
NU Tech
OptoRite
Pacific Digital
PikaOne
Plextor
Samsung
Sony
TEAC

 


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Last Update : 11/17/2008

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