question, after I install this into my XP computer, will it be recognized as a Sony product? The burning program I us only will write to only a Sony
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Joel, the product is recognized as a Sony product according to my system information.
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i don't know. but my assumption is that since your program will only work with a sony it must have a way to tell that the drive is a sony and not some other brand. sorry but there are too many variables to give a defined answer.
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it should if your computer is plug and play or you have the drivers necessary to run the device. otherwise youwill have to update the drivers
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Hi Joel Z., definite your computer will recognize it as a Sony Product. This can be seen under the device manager , under CD/DVD drive, the manufacturer is Sony. -Ely
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My drive displays as (Optiarc DVD RW AD-7280S ATA Device). Sony-Optiarc is a now defunct subsidiary of Sony Corporation. It is a Sony product. Sony is not listed anywhere in the device id on my Widows 7 machine... Itreports itself to Windows as a generic DVD/CD ROM device and uses standard Microsoft drivers. Not sure about your software requirements on XP though.
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I had to buy Nero burning program there aren't to many free ones (actually I found none...) but alot of 'trial' versions of a variety of programs. so make sure you want to purchase a program Before buying! I assumed it came with some type of basic program, silly me!! ( they are getting really cheap in my opinion!!) no specific drivers are available that I found. once you buy a program it works great.
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Yes, it will work with XP. I run XP with Service Pack 3 and all updates, and I have no problems.
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yes it will, you just have to make sure that the computer that is running xp has the easy transfer on it, and then everything will work like it should without a problem. hope this helps
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The bad news, you will need a driver. the good news, XP does recognize it as a device. download dot com has a driver, but I would check out driverpacks dot net instead to be safe. Directly, no it doesn't have a driver on the XP CD, but no surprise there. but yes, I got it working on my photo system (XP SP3)
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Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies.
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I have not used this in an XP system but it should work fine as it's a basic optical disc. No special drivers needed. Just plug and play.
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Have you been able to connect to your computer? I used their program but it is not even recognizing the device. I think their usb cable is defective. huh. I have had nothing but trouble with the pictures. the video direct burner is fine though, if you don't need to edit.
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It will work as long as you have two free usb ports within about 4-6 inches of each other on your PC (because the included connecting cable uses two ports to proved enough power to burn discs). The Windows XP OS will immediately recognize the drive when you plug it in.
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It is working with XPSP2 here. However, it first cuts about a 1" BLANK square before printing and cutting label?!! Will test with W7 to see if that happens. Also, you can copy the software to the HDD and run it from there.
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i have it on my XP and it works fine. Can't help you except for this. Sorry.
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I don't mean to bother you, but I did want to let you know if you were still looking at this printer and furthermore, my listing, I have found the CD with all the drivers that run in XP Compatibility Mode just like many many software and hardware products in Windows 8. Again thanks for the question and I am certified to answer this also as Computers are my area of study. Happy Holidays. Paul O'Bier-PC Pro, MTA, MCSA, MCSE, Network Pro, & Security Pro.
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Hi, thanks for contacting us. This item is compatible with windows xp. If there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know.Sincerely,Chris Nickels Red Planet Trading
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I only have XP but as I interpret their specs, XP is mentioned only as a minimum requirement and to assure people with old systems like mine that it will still work. Surely it will work with the newer ones.
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Rima, You should not have to install XP on a new U100 -- it should be pre-installed. I suggest contacting the folks where you bought it and ask for a new machine. Regards, Joe
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I have it working with my XP Media Center. XP Media Center "lays" on top of Windows XP so it runs through the XP component. Haven't had a problem with it so far.
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Have tried it with two programs so far. One is Musicmatch 7.5, my favorite CD software that rips and burn CD's as well as recording live audio streams (using the system mixer as the source.) This program is incompatible with XP, so I bought XP pro hoping to run this program and a few others. Unfortunately, the audio is awful in XP mode so there is tons of crackling when an audio file is played or when trying to listen to an audio stream. My "tech" support friend told me that this is a limitation of the audio drivers that are used when one is in Windows 7's XP mode. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!! I also tried Paperport 9 in XP mode. I can manipulate and edit my files in that mode (as well as in Windows 7), but the virtual printer drivers will not install either in 7 or in XP mode so I am unable to do screen captures or to make virtual copies or PDF copies of my documents and/or create screenshots. Bummer! In summation, XP mode really didn't work out very well for me in the end, and it may not do as much for you as you hope! Do some Google searching for the programs you have in mind and see if you can find any information about each one. You may be luckier than I. Good luck!