This utility updates the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7700S drive firmware to version 1.71 to resolve an issue where the user is unable to perform a data backup to DVD media using the Windows® 7 'Backup and Restore' utility. This update is intended only for models with the Optiarc DVD RW AD. This utility updates the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7700S drive firmware to version 1.71 to resolve an issue where the user is unable to perform a data backup to DVD media using the. This page contains information about installing the latest Optiarc AD-7710H driver downloads using the Optiarc Driver Update Tool. Optiarc AD-7710H drivers are tiny programs that enable your DVD-RW hardware to communicate with your operating system software.
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Hi,
Check with the System Maker and the driver maker's support, their on-line
documentation and drivers, and ask in their forums (if any) about known
issues.
Use this - and you may need to use it again after trying the methods below.
What if a device isn't installed properly? (Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/what-device-isnt-installed-properly
Do these to clear corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
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From the DeskTop - WinKey + X - Command Prompt (Admin)
SFC /scannow
(space between C and / )
Then run run CheckDisk - chkdsk /r (the /r includes /f parameter checks)
WinKey + X - Command Prompt (Admin)
chkdsk /r
(space between k and / )
Or run CheckDisk from within Windows 8 :
Improve performance by optimizing your hard drive - see 'To repair a drive'
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/improve-performance-optimizing-hard-drive
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WinKey + X - Control Panel
Try this - Control Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click the device - Driver's
Tab - click Update Drivers (this will likely do nothing) - then RIGHT CLICK the drive -
UNINSTALL - REBOOT this will refresh the default driver stack
If needed :
Try doing a 'Refresh your PC without affecting your files' (or changing your personal
settings) or even a Restore.
Windows 8 includes special methods to Refresh (keep files and settings) or a Reset
(new install removing all).
How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc
How to create a system image to refresh your Windows 8 PC
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2748351
How to Refresh Windows 8
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html
How to Reset Windows 8
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2302-reset-windows-8-a.html
More expert help with CD/DVD drive issues available here :
Forums - a lot of real expert help
http://club.myce.com/
CD/DVD units
http://club.myce.com/f61/
Hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right!