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jay   05-10-2004 at 02:26:55 AM

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Hi. I would like to install an internal DVD-RW on my
computer that currently has a CD-RW. I removed the DVD-
RW from another computer, and I was hoping that I could
simply swap the CD-RW with the DVD-RW (no install CD).
Will Windows XP crash if I do this or will it recognize
the change immediately and automatically install the
drivers for the DVD-RW? Or is there some complicated
process at startup using the system BIOS to remove and
add hardware? Please help. Thank you.

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Jerry   05-10-2004 at 04:09:14 AM
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XP MAY install the correct drievrs - it it has them. Otherwise you will have
to check the manufacturer's web site.

"jay" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:a98301c4363e$a4b95c60$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi. I would like to install an internal DVD-RW on my
> computer that currently has a CD-RW. I removed the DVD-
> RW from another computer, and I was hoping that I could
> simply swap the CD-RW with the DVD-RW (no install CD).
> Will Windows XP crash if I do this or will it recognize
> the change immediately and automatically install the
> drivers for the DVD-RW? Or is there some complicated
> process at startup using the system BIOS to remove and
> add hardware? Please help. Thank you.

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