Do I need to download and install a new driver to get my new Plextor 800A/SW - BL DVD Burner to work with XP?

You don’t need special drivers for a DVD writer. Ability to read damaged or poorly written disks varies from DVD ROM to ROM. Plextor is usually considered to be a good brand when it comes to DVD burners, therefore don’t worry about it not being listed under XP’s hardware compatibility list. Plextor name and the model number will appear in Device Manager under DVD/CD-ROM Drives (Right click My Computer > Manage > Device Manager).

If video play back is not very smooth then maybe your drive is not working in DMA mode. Go to Device Manager > IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers > Secondary IDE channel (if you have connected it on the second IDE cable, if not go to the first) > Properties > Advanced settings; What is the current transfer mode of the active device ? if it says "PIO mode" then change to "DMA if available" (and restart).

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There seem to be no drivers to download, for your model.