Windows Tweaks Logo Microsoft PC-Hilfe - 02 blue red
Windows Tweaks Logo Microsoft PC Help - 09 white 120

Windows XP - Updating the firmware of your CD/DVD drives

November 27, 2013
Updated: April 14, 2022
Quick overview:

Viele Probleme beim Brennen und der Erkennung von Rohlingen oder allgemeinen CDs wird von der Altersschwäche der Firmware verursacht. Der Hersteller bietet meist sehr neue Aktualisierungen an, die die bekannten Probleme mit dem Laufwerk beheben sollten. Ein Firmware-Update ist zwar nicht so gefährlich wie ein BIOS-Update, jedoch sollte man vorsichtig und ruhig an die Aktualisierung der Software gehen, da sonst der CD-Brenner beschädigt werden kann. Es ist zwar sehr unwahrscheinlich (so wahrscheinlich wie ein Blitzschlag), doch z.B. bei Stromausfall oder einer defekten Quelldatei kann die Software Schäden davon tragen, was das Laufwerk unter Umständen unbrauchbar macht. Folgendermassen gehen Sie vor:

(Im Geräte-Manager können Sie direkt auf Ihr Laufwerk doppelklicken und hier die "Firmware"-Nummer erfahren - so stellen Sie fest, ob Sie das Update benötigen)

Keeping the CD/DVD drive up to date

1. Öffnen Sie die Seite http://forum.firmware-flash.com/dl_all.php und suchen Sie sich Ihr CD/RW, CD oder DVD-Laufwerk/Brenner aus. Sollte keine Firmware zu Ihrem Laufwerk verfügbar sein, genügt meist in www.google.de die Eingabe "Firmware Laufwerksbezeichnung" (in meinem Beispiel "Firmware Sony CRX-140E"). Sollten Sie die genaue Bezeichnung Ihres Laufwerkes nicht kennen, genügt ein Blick in den "Geräte-Manager" von Windows oder ins Handbuch des PCs.

The name is also briefly displayed when the PC boots up! Alternatively, you can visit the manufacturer's website such as www.sony.com and search for your drive here in the download section.
2. The download usually consists of an .EXE file, which you execute by double-clicking. In some cases, the update is also carried out via DOS, which is why you should have either a DOS start disk or a Windows 98/Me installation CD ready. Now copy the firmware files onto a separate diskette or into a folder (short name such as "CD-ROM") - but only if the target drive has the FAT32 file system, as the DOS mode of the boot diskettes and the boot CD of Windows 98/Me does not support NTFS drives. Print out the enclosed firmware readme and follow these instructions later.

The following link (step 1-6) will help you!

Select "Start computer with CD-ROM support" and wait until you are in DOS-only mode.

Sollten Sie keine Bootdiskette oder Windows 98/Me CD parat haben, hilft Ihnen sicherlich folgender Link!

(For boot disks, you must set the "Boot Sequence" to A: in the BIOS.

In DOS mode, simply enter "cd CD-ROM" to access the directory. Now type "dir" to view the contents of the directory (DIRectory).

Now enter the name of the firmware ".exe", ".bat" or ".com" to start the setup program: Now follow the instructions in the readme file!

NOTE FOR NEW PUBLICATION: This article was produced by Sandro Villinger and comes from the Windows Tweaks archive, which has been built up since the late 1990s.

Founded Windows Tweaks as a teenager in 2001, his helpful PC tricks made it Germany's most visited Windows site (at the time Sandro looked like this). He then went on to write for international publications such as PC-Praxis, Computerbild, PCWorld in the USA, IMTEST.de and Hifi.de. Sandro's main job is as Global Product Marketing Lead and Consultant for various global tech companies, including Microsoft, AVG, Avast, Nero, TeamViewer, Swiss IT Security Group and now currently in the fintech sector for Gendigital. But he can't get rid of his passion and shares his tweaks here again. Privately, he enjoys traveling the world and loves Asia, especially Japan, Singapore and Korea, but also natural places like Iceland and the Nordics. You can reach Sandro via e-mail.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Windows Tweaks Logo Microsoft PC Help - 09 white 120
by Real Tech Experts
Save time and stress with expert knowledge about software, hardware, AI & Microsoft. 
Windows Tweaks Microsoft PC Help - SINCE 1998 - retina 2

Time-saving tips for PCs, laptops, Windows & software?

Subscribe to our newsletter and receive only our best guides & tweaks as well as exclusive tips for our subscribers. 
Newsletter-Form
Unsubscribe at any time. Approximately 1 - 2 emails per month. This consent includes information on revocation, shipping service provider, and statistics according to our Privacy Policy.
© 1998 - 2025 Windows-Tweaks.info
Made in Germany with ❤️ 
For all technology users around the globe.
This website runs on 🌳 GREEN energy
crossmenu