normally it does, but windows XP uses the same damn generic driver for all optical drives... namely no driver installation required... ever wonder why they don't include a drivers disc when you buy a CD drive?
Another reason Microsoft sucks. For the LiteOn Drive: http://members.driverguide.com/driver/deta...driverid=125495 Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/support/productsupp...pe=FM&language= Enjoy! ^_^
to which I will say WOW. M$ does have a foot up their ass if they don't require specific drivers for 99% of drives but does for a select few. I had a samsung drive and used it without drive issues myself but...