LG GCE-8240B Driver Download
The GCE-8240B is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by LG. 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 "8240firm119.exe" has been downloaded 20,934 times with a user rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 77 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 167.4 KB.
Supported Models
GCE-8240B
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
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Additional Notes
Firmware v1.19 for the LG GCE-8240B burner. After downloading double-click the file to start the extraction program. Accept the default unzip folder (C \8240firm119) then click the UNZIP button. 2 files will be written to the folder. One is the firmware (the exe file) and the other is a instructions.txt file. Be sure to read/print the instructions before attempting to use the firmware upgrade. Paying particular attention to the section dealing with whether your drive is OEM or LG. This firmware is only for LG drives and will not work on LG OEM drives. Use this file at your own risk. I nor driverguide.com will not assume any responsibility if your drive is damaged.
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Staff Member) on 26-Jun-2002
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How to Update GCE-8240B Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the GCE-8240B 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 LG GCE-8240B 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 LG 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 LG 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.
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8240firm.exe | 134.6 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| 8240firm.exe/8240-119.LGE | 49.2 KB | 6 Apr 1998 |
| 8240firm.exe/8240firm.doc | 23.6 KB | 28 Jul 1999 |
| 8240firm.exe/AUTOEXEC.BAT | 21 bytes | 25 Mar 1999 |
| 8240firm.exe/CONFIG.SYS | 32 bytes | 25 Mar 1999 |
| 8240firm.exe/GSCDROM.SYS | 30.1 KB | 11 Feb 1998 |
| 8240firm.exe/MSCDEX.EXE | 25.4 KB | 11 Feb 1998 |
| 8240firm.exe/Xferlg.exe | 85.6 KB | 10 Nov 1998 |
| instructions.txt | 3.6 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |