Well I'm truly baffled at your insistence that I get a driver from the manufacturer for Windows 8.1 and run this is in compatibility mode.
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The manufacturer's web site in the FAQ states:
Re: Driver needed for Optiarc DVD RW AD 7580S drive for Windows Vista 64 bit 08:02 AM I also forgot to mention that the dvd drive is being recognized when I open the list of drives, but I cannot open the drive or eject it through the right click command.
http://www.sony-optiarc.us/support/faqs/driver.html
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Where can I download the driver for my drive? Or do I need a driver to my optical drive to run with Windows OS?
For optical drives, the driver support is provided by the Microsoft operating system. In other words, optical drives are supported natively by Windows. Consequently, you should not need a separate device driver. A driver update is not necessary for your optical drive to run with Windows OS.
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They have no drivers at all on their US site, which is a legacy one because Sony closed down Optiarc a few years ago. In fact there are no windows drivers at all for any of their drives because they said,
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Are there any drivers to download?
All Sony Optiarc CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives are ATAPI-devices. There is no need for special drivers when using operating systems like Linux, MacOS or Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. The devices will be handled by the embedded drivers from the operatingsystem.
DVD-RAM works at least with Nero InCD version 4.3.20.1. Under Windows XP, DVD-RAM media can also be written without any driver and writing software. In this case, please follow instructions on Microsoft knowledge database www.microsoft.com [article 283588 and 826510]
DVD-RAM works at least with Nero InCD version 4.3.20.1. Under Windows XP, DVD-RAM media can also be written without any driver and writing software. In this case, please follow instructions on Microsoft knowledge database www.microsoft.com [article 283588 and 826510]
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So I don't understand why the native Windows 10 driver doesn't work, or why Windows didn't flag this drive as incompatible with Windows 10. What do you now suggest?
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Thanks for your help!
Fred
After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Sony CD / DVD Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your CD / DVD driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.
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There are two ways to update drivers.
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Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your CD / DVD and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.
Option 1: Update drivers automatically
The Driver Update Utility for Sony devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and CD / DVD model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.
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Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Sony will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.
- Download the Driver Update Utility for Sony.
- Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:
- Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.
Option 2: Update drivers manually
To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Sony CD / DVD downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific CD / DVD model and your PC’s operating system.
If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.
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After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.
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After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.
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- Power off your device.
- Disconnect the device from your computer.
- Reconnect the device and power it on.
- Double click the driver download to extract it.
- If a language option is given, select your language.
- Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
- Reboot your computer.