OptoRite cw 4801 Driver Download

Download the latest version of the cw 4801 driver for your computer's operating system. Visitors have downloaded this file "cw_4801.zip" 1,306 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 263.3 KB.

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Supported Models

cw 4801

Manufacturers

OptoRite

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98

File Name

Versions

220 (17-Jun-2004)

Additional Notes

Down load the files to the desktop to quicker retrival, then click on the icon called "winupdate" this will then search for your Optorite cd drive (make sure your drive is the right version cause it will hang if it is not cw 4801) after that it will update the firmware,reboot and you should have no issues with it

What the firmware will fix:

Optorite CW4801 CD-RW Firmware 220E Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.Modify write table.

Solved windows 2003 server compatibility issue.

Enhance the ability of CD-DA on-the-fly copy.

Enhance write performance of CD-R and CD-RW disc.

Modify Roxio Drag-to-disc compatibility issue.

What it will NOT fix:

Hair loss due to cd drive not burning right,

Erectile Dysfuntion

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Uploaded By

laron W (DG Member) on 23-Mar-2006

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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
winupdate_and_more/220E016.BIN 524.3 KB 23 Mar 2006
winupdate_and_more/CDDRV.SYS 4.3 KB 23 Mar 2006
winupdate_and_more/winupdate.exe 147.5 KB 23 Mar 2006

How to Update cw 4801 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the cw 4801 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter OptoRite cw 4801 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for OptoRite cw 4801. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and 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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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