How to get HP CDRW 8200i working with Windows XP?
 

Okay... now´s your time to shine.

Installed Windows XP pro finally and it regognises the cd writer but thinks that it´s only normal CD-rom drive. Cant find any drivers ANYWHERE so JT computer gurus and gods, I need your help.

The model of the cd writer is HP CD Writer plus 8200 INTERNAL....

Thank ya.

M

no idea...cant help ya...sorry

So you decided to reply anyway... oh well.. I quess it´s "fun".

Thx anyway. Just dont want people to fill this topic with "I would want to help you but dont know how" -posts. It´s easier to search for the actual information when/if there is such thing.

M

Have you tried using the windows automatic driver updater - check and see if the latest CD-R drivers are installed?

was going to suggest that too as i had the same problem

also, im not being stupid but are there any lights on, is anything working? can you open the cd tray? sounds stupid but i dont know what stage you are at with it..

kev are you that desperate for posts? lmao, slow down dude, its a message board thats all

Re: How to get HP CDRW 8200i working with Windows XP?
 

www.hp.com -> Finland -> drivers -> 8200 -> drivers ->

http://h20015.www2.hp.com/en/taskPag...arent=software

Took about 10 secs.

Ice

indeed, this problem occurs quite often too, I had to deal with one just the other day. Damn HP gimps

Re: How to get HP CDRW 8200i working with Windows XP?
 

Really think I´m THAT stupid. I do this thing for living god dammit. Yes the software is there that´s true... BUT NOT THE DRIVERS. Thank you very much. Took about 5 secs :)

M

PS. solved the problem. phone call to HP finland and they send me the drivers and confirmed that no there are no drivers for that model online.

Re: How to get HP CDRW 8200i working with Windows XP?
 

Then why didn't you say you'd already downloaded the drivers from HP.com? I can't read your mind, you know... And it says "drivers" on the link, not my fault if it's only software.

That should've been the first thing to do...

Ice