The CRW 5232W is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by Benq. 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 version of "yos.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 1,119 downloads and 18 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 143.4 KB.
CRW 5232W
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98
Y.OS (14-Jul-2004)
Firmware Update
Firmware upgrade for the BenQ 5232W model with firmware version "Y.xS" (the last letter is a 'S'). For use in Win98/Me/2000/XP. Change Reason: 1. Fix CDR 52X write frame fail in weak M5501 2. Introduce new writing strategy on the following disc: Daxon 32X UltraSpeed CDRW 3. After soft reset, the drive will reread TOC and PMA when tray is in and will not do tray in when tray is in the out position.
Nagarajah (DG Staff Member) on 7-Apr-2005
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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YOS.EXE | 319.5 KB | 7 Jul 2004 |
To get the CRW 5232W 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 Benq CRW 5232W 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 Benq 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 Benq website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
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.
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
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
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.