Compaq 5000 series Driver Download (Official)
The 5000 series is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by Compaq. 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. This driver - "SP25048.exe" - has been downloaded 1,708 times and is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 28.0 MB.
Supported Models
5000 series
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows ME
File Name
Additional Notes
I had trouble myself finding this DVD Player and Driver for my Compaq. When I upgraded from ME to XP my driver disk didn't work, so Compaq tech support gave me a link to this .exe on Compaq's FTP site.
I hope it works for you :)
Uploaded By
Lois Lane (DG Member) on 6-Apr-2005
Ratings & Reviews
Related Driver Updates
How to Update 5000 series Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 5000 series 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 Compaq 5000 series 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 Compaq 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 Compaq website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
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.