The LuxSonor DVD decoder card (LS220C) is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by ESS. 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 "w2kdvd.exe" is rated (3 out of 5 stars) based on 189 downloads and 11 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.3 MB.
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LuxSonor DVD decoder card (LS220C)
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Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
3.00.83.0000 (1999-02-19) via .inf
5.12.01.2100 (2000-04-05) via .inf
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2003
PCI\VEN_125D&DEV_1968&SUBSYS_00851028
PCI\VEN_125D&DEV_1968&SUBSYS_00851028&REV_00
PCI\VEN_1287&DEV_0020&SUBSYS_00851028&REV_01
To get the LuxSonor DVD decoder card (LS220C) 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 ESS LuxSonor DVD decoder card (LS220C) 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 ESS 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 ESS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various 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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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readme.txt | 6.5 KB | 5 May 2000 |
luxsonar/sbemul.sys | 36.1 KB | 23 Jul 1999 |
luxsonar/muart.sys | 18.3 KB | 6 Mar 2000 |
luxsonar/Dvd.inf | 7.3 KB | 23 Mar 2000 |
luxsonar/luxdvd.sys | 396.4 KB | 23 Mar 2000 |
ess/MUART.SYS | 18.3 KB | 2 Feb 2000 |
ess/maestro.cat | 7.5 KB | 28 Feb 2000 |
ess/SETUP.EXE | 127.5 KB | 2 May 2000 |
ess/SBEMUL.SYS | 36.1 KB | 23 Jul 1999 |
ess/DATA1.CAB | 1.1 MB | 2 May 2000 |
ess/IKERNEL.EX_ | 256.3 KB | 2 May 2000 |
ess/WDMA_ES2.INF | 16.6 KB | 2 May 2000 |
ess/LAYOUT.BIN | 441 bytes | 2 May 2000 |
ess/DATA2.CAB | 512 bytes | 2 May 2000 |
ess/SETUP.INI | 334 bytes | 2 May 2000 |
ess/MAESTRO.SYS | 60.5 KB | 1 May 2000 |
Player/dvd.cat | 7.9 KB | 12 Mar 1999 |
Player/SETUP.INS | 64.9 KB | 31 Jul 1996 |
Player/_ISDEL.EXE | 8.2 KB | 7 Sep 1995 |
Player/SETUP.EXE | 44.6 KB | 24 Jul 1996 |
Player/Dvd240.inf | 4.3 KB | 12 Mar 1999 |
Player/_SETUP.2 | 594.3 KB | 22 Oct 1998 |
Player/_SETUP.LIB | 188.2 KB | 22 Oct 1998 |
Player/DISK1.ID | 5 bytes | 22 Oct 1998 |
Player/SETUP.INI | 42 bytes | 22 Oct 1998 |
Player/_SETUP.DLL | 6.0 KB | 29 Apr 1996 |
Player/_SETUP.1 | 424.3 KB | 22 Oct 1998 |
Player/DISK2.ID | 5 bytes | 22 Oct 1998 |
Player/_INST32I.EX_ | 316.8 KB | 24 Jul 1996 |
Player/luxdvd.sys | 394.7 KB | 22 Oct 1998 |
Player/SETUP.PKG | 233 bytes | 22 Oct 1998 |