Download the latest version of the cw 4801 driver for your computer's operating system. Visitors have downloaded this file "cw_4801.zip" 1,307 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 263.3 KB.
cw 4801
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98
cw_4801.zip (263.3 KB)
220 (17-Jun-2004)
Down load the files to the desktop to quicker retrival, then click on the icon called "winupdate" this will then search for your Optorite cd drive (make sure your drive is the right version cause it will hang if it is not cw 4801) after that it will update the firmware,reboot and you should have no issues with it
What the firmware will fix:
Optorite CW4801 CD-RW Firmware 220E Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.Modify write table.
Solved windows 2003 server compatibility issue.
Enhance the ability of CD-DA on-the-fly copy.
Enhance write performance of CD-R and CD-RW disc.
Modify Roxio Drag-to-disc compatibility issue.
What it will NOT fix:
Hair loss due to cd drive not burning right,
Erectile Dysfuntion
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To get the cw 4801 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 OptoRite cw 4801 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 Driver Update Utility for OptoRite cw 4801. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To install your new driver on Windows:
Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager"
Find your device in the list.
Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
Restart your computer when done.
This keeps your computer working at its best.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| winupdate_and_more/220E016.BIN | 524.3 KB | 23 Mar 2006 |
| winupdate_and_more/CDDRV.SYS | 4.3 KB | 23 Mar 2006 |
| winupdate_and_more/winupdate.exe | 147.5 KB | 23 Mar 2006 |