Sony DRU-500a_DW-10U Driver Download
The DRU-500a_DW-10U is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by Sony. Problems such as drive is not found or is not recognized by Windows, or drive cannot read or write media can be solved when you update the driver. Visitors have downloaded this file "DRU-500A_to_DW-10A1.1c.zip" 3,851 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 945.8 KB.
Supported Models
DRU-500a_DW-10U
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
DRU-500A_to_DW-10A1.1c.zip (945.8 KB)
Additional Notes
Firmware to take the Sony DRU-500a back to a DW-10U.
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Jerry K (DG Staff Member) on 5-Dec-2003
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How to Update DRU-500a_DW-10U Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the DRU-500a_DW-10U 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 Sony DRU-500a_DW-10U 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 Sony Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Sony website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 500A to 10A [1.1c]/500A to 10A [1.1c].exe | 1.1 MB | 15 Mar 2003 |
| 500A to 10A [1.1c]/Sendcom.dll | 49.2 KB | 28 Feb 2002 |
| 500A to 10A [1.1c]/SENDCOM.vxd | 9.8 KB | 20 Apr 2001 |