SmartDisk VST Portable CD-R/W Driver Download
The VST Portable CD-R/W is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by SmartDisk. 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 "VSTCDRW.zip" is rated (3 out of 5 stars) based on 98 downloads and 4 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 101.8 KB.
Supported Models
USBCDRW-F
VST Cable Drive
VST Portable CD-R/W
VST Portable CD-R/W CARDBUS
VST Portable CD-R/W PCMCIA
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE
File Name
Versions
5.1.3566.1 (26-Apr-2002)
5.00.2192.1 (2000-06-02) via .inf
Additional Notes
This driver WILL work for Windows XP despite what SmartDisk's site says. It works GREAT on my ThinkPad which runs XP Pro SP2
Uploaded By
Jason Klinger (DG Member) on 22-Oct-2005
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DISK1.IDN | 1 byte | 13 Nov 2000 |
| Disk1 | 290 bytes | 13 Nov 2000 |
| DriverChoice.exe | 74.2 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| DriverRemove.exe | 71.7 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCCable.ifc | 5.1 KB | 30 Aug 2000 |
| FCCable.inf | 5.1 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCCable.isf | 4.8 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCCable.sys | 21.5 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCDisk1 | 7 bytes | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCDrive.pdr | 10.1 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCLogMsg.dll | 20.5 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCPCCard.ist | 6.9 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCPCMCIA.SYS | 12.1 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| FCUSB.SYS | 8.8 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| README.DOC | 53.2 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
| README.TXT | 12.8 KB | 13 Nov 2000 |
How to Update VST Portable CD-R/W Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VST Portable CD-R/W 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 SmartDisk VST Portable CD-R/W 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 SmartDisk 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 SmartDisk website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
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
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.