i have an "old" brand new cd-rw that a fiend needs for his 2400 machine. i read the manuals that came with the drive and they dont say anything about compatibility and drivers for xp. the drive is an NEC nr7800a cd-r/rw drive, purchased new from dell in 2001 but still in box never unpacked. now will it work with xp home and will the xp drivers take care or this device or do i have to try and find drivers to load and will they affect the original cd-r in place now and to stay in place. tkz for any help, aloha