LiteOn DVDRW SHW 160P6S ATA Device Driver

The LiteOn DVDRW SHW 160P6S ATA Device is an optical disc drive used to read CDs and DVDs and write to compatible recordable media. Its driver allows Windows to recognize the drive and communicate with it for disc access and burning tasks. On Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, optical drives generally use Microsoft’s built-in CD/DVD driver rather than a separate LiteOn driver package.

Key Features

• Drive detection: Helps Windows identify the optical drive and make it available in Device Manager and File Explorer when readable media is inserted.
• Disc access: Provides the communication layer needed to open files, install software, and copy data from supported CDs and DVDs.
• Recording support: Allows compatible disc-burning software to communicate with the drive when writing to supported blank media.
• Built-in Windows integration: Uses the standard Windows optical-drive driver framework, reducing the need for additional device-specific software.

How to Install

1. Confirm the device identity. Open Device Manager and expand “DVD/CD-ROM drives.” Look for LiteOn DVDRW SHW 160P6S ATA Device. If the drive is missing, check its power and data connections with the computer shut down and disconnected from power.

1. Check for Windows updates. Install available updates for your version of Windows, then restart if prompted. This can resolve issues involving Windows components or storage-controller drivers.

1. Use the automatic driver search. In Device Manager, right-click the drive, choose “Update driver,” and select “Search automatically for drivers.” Windows may report that the appropriate driver is already installed.

1. Reinstall the device if recognition problems persist. Right-click the drive and choose “Uninstall device,” then restart your PC. Windows should detect the hardware again and reload its built-in optical-drive driver.

1. Test normal operation. Insert a known-good CD or DVD and check whether it opens in File Explorer. For recording, use compatible blank media and disc-burning software.

Before installing any downloaded package, verify that it explicitly supports your hardware and Windows version. A firmware update is not a driver update and should never be substituted for one. Persistent read or write failures can also come from damaged discs, aging drive hardware, or connection problems—not just the driver.