Driver downloads

To download a product driver, simply click on the filename. Most driver archives are provided in a .ZIP archive, you will need WINZIP to extract the files. (Available from www.winzip.com)

Disclaimer

All effort is put into ensuring that the drivers provided are tested for maximum compatibility and data integrity, including virus and file corruption checks. Shintaro Enteprises cannot however be held responsible for any damage or data-loss caused by the use or misuse of the drivers provided. Driver and upgrade files are supplied as a service to Shintaro customers, and as such support for any 3rd party drivers or upgrades cannot be provided. By downloading any of the following driver archives, you are agreeing to abide by these conditions.
Product
Date
File type
File name
File size

Shintaro SH-XCR3 30 in 1 USB 2.0 Driver
26/02/07
ZIP
1.3MB
Shintaro SD Card Reader Driver
25/11/05
ZIP
1.0MB
Shintaro MS Pro Card Reader Driver
25/11/05
ZIP
1.0MB
Shinatro 12 in 1 Card Reader- Driver
2/02/05
ZIP
6.50MB
Shintaro Shock Proof Pocket Disk 14/12/07 ZIP Windows 98 Driver 287KB
Shock Disk Partition and Security Application 14/12/07 ZIP Disk Partition & Security Application 741KB
Shintaro Slimline Pocket Disk Driver 14/12/07 ZIP Windows 98 Driver.zip 286KB
Shintaro Slimline Pocket Disk Flash Utility 14/12/07 ZIP Flash Utility.zip 740KB
Shintaro USB Pocket drives - User Manual
13/09/04
PDF
1.32MB
Shintaro USB Pocket drives - This utility will reformat the Shintaro Pocket Disk back to the original factory settings.
08/12/05
ZIP
1.85MB
Shintaro USB Pocket drives -will reformat the USB memory drive to factory default condition - Note you WILL lose any data and partitions stored on the USB Memory drive. Use this only if you develop a problem with Windows not recognising or not being able to write data onto the USB Memory drive.
13/09/04
ZIP
1.67MB
Shintaro USB Pocket drives - drivers and security application software for Windows 98/SE
13/09/04
ZIP
1.26MB
To ensure maximum compatibility between Shintaro DVD-/+R/RW media and your DVD recorder, it is advised that you update to the latest firmware available. Firmware updates can be usually found on the SUPPORT pages of the manufacturer of your drive. Below you will find some shortcuts and/or direct download links to firmware updates for common drives.
Product - DVD Recorders
Date
File type
File name
File size
DVD Region Info - please download this 7KB file to discover what version of firmware your DVD-ROM or DVD Recorder is running, so you can update it if there is a newer version. This program will also show you what DVD Region your drive is set to, as well as how many more times you can change the region setting (usually 4 times).
28/9/04
URL
Lite-On firmware upgrades (new-site)
8/7/04
URL
Nero software updates
4/7/04
URL
Roxio EZ CD Creator software updates
4/7/04
URL
Firmware update for most Sony DVD Recorder
30/11/05
URL
Product - Ext. USB/Firewire Cases
Date
File type
File name
File size

1. Installation:

It is recommend that any devices installed in external cases have their jumper settings put to MASTER. Look on your Hard Drive or DVD for the instructions about the jumper settings.

2. Hard Drive preparation and usage under Windows XP / 2000:

Hard Drives in an external case must be partitioned and formatted by Windows before they can be accessed.
Go to the CONTROL PANEL
Click on ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS
Click COMPUTER MANAGEMENT
Click DISK MANAGEMENT
You should be prompted to allow Windows to Mark the Disk Drive, answer Yes.
Click on the new Drive listed in the right-hand window and PARTITION the drive (NTFS recommended).
When the drive has finished FORMATTING, it will be accessible to all Windows applications.
3. Fix for Windows ME/2000/XP if your External USB Case and Hard Drive are not detected. Click here to download file.
Please ensure you have the correct firmware before installation. Un-Install the old version from your system before installing the new version of drivers and application.