How Do You Update a DVD-ROM Driver for Windows XP?
Windows XP operating system has built-in drivers that control internal and external devices on your computer. Windows will automatically install a driver for a new device if it’s located in the driver library. You can update a DVD-ROM driver from within Device Manager and manually install the driver. Or, visit Microsoft’s website via the Internet and download a new DVD-ROM driver from Windows Update. Click “Start” on your taskbar to open the menu list. Right-click “My Computer” and select “Manage” from the shortcut drop-down menu. You can also right-click “My Computer” if the icon is displayed on your desktop. Select “Device Manager” in the “Computer Management” pop-up window. Navigate through the list of hardware devices until you find “DVD-CD/ROM Drives.” Click the + icon next to it and right-click the DVD-CD ROM device name. Select “Properties” from the shortcut drop-down menu. Click the “Driver” tab button located at the top of “Properties” pop-up window box. Click the “Update Driv