CD-Rom driver?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Harrybigh, Nov 29, 2005.

  1. Harrybigh

    Harrybigh Private E-2

    I have an old SONY CD-ROM Drive Model #CDU31A-LL.
    I want to install it in My Granddaughters Computer.
    Is there a driver required?
    Will it be picked up on Booting into WIN-98?
    I've tried SONY and Driversguide .com to no avail.
    Appreciate any help you can give me.
    GD is only 5 years old and uses computer to run Pre-School learning CDs.
    Thanks
    Harry
     
    Harrybigh, Nov 29, 2005
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  2. Insomniac

    Insomniac Billy Ray Cyrus #1 Fan

    Hi and welcome to MajorGeeks.

    You don't require a driver for Windows 98, nor do they make one.

    Windows has native support, just install the drive and it will do the rest.
     
    Insomniac, Nov 29, 2005
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  3. Harrybigh

    Harrybigh Private E-2

    Ok I'll load the unit. If it goes OK I'll let you know.
    Harry
     
    Harrybigh, Nov 30, 2005
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  4. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    It will. As Insomniac said, drivers have not been needed since Windows 95 or so. You used to have to load them into DOS back in the day, but you can literally swap CDROMS in and out all day long and Windows will pick it up or remove it as needed.
     
    Major Attitude, Nov 30, 2005
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