LightScribe System Software (LSS)
Sometimes Called LightScribe Drivers
Below are the latest LightScribe System Software for Windows and Mac…
LSS for Windows
Windows (10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2K)
You must have the LightScribe System Software (LSS) or your LightScribe drive will not work, at least the LightScribe functioning of your drive will not.
Click the Download Now link below to download the latest LSS for Windows, released by HP on 14 March 2013.
Works with Windows (10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2K)
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Please Note:
Because the System Software has not been updated since March 2013 some people are not able to install the System Software if they are running:
1: 8.1 Pro
2: 10 Pro
You can try using Win XP, 7 or 8.0 compatibility settings and always install ‘As Administrator‘, be even this does not always work.
If you do find this is the case than there is nothing that can be done as the version of the System Software we have is the last one HP produced – Sorry…
Updating Older Versions
This will also update any previous versions of the LightScribe System Software.
Version: 1.18.27.10
File Name: LS_Update_1.18.27.10_.exe
File Size: 11.70 MB
Notes: Windows 8 OS classic (non-Metro UI)
Release Date: 14 March 2013
Requirements: LightScribe Enabled drive and media. LightScribe Labeling Software.
LSS for MAC
Mac (OSX 10.3.9 or later)
Click the Download Now link below to download the latest LSS for Mac released by HP on July 2, 2012.
Version: 1.18.27.10
File Name: lightscribe_1.18.27.10.pkg.tar
File Size: 1.53 MB
Release Date: 14 March 2013
Requirements: LightScribe enabled drive and media. LightScribe Labeling Software.
El Capitan or High Sierra
If you have difficultly installing the System Software, please see this post:
LightScribe Diagnostic Software
Installation
- If you haven’t already, please make sure you have the latest version of the LightScribe System Software installed on your computer.
- Since this utility performs system level operations, if your Windows user account does not have Administrator privileges, you will need to be logged on as Administrator, or have the Administrator password available(for Vista, 7 and 8).
- Save your work and close down all active programs, especially any labeling applications.
- Click on the above file download link.
- Choose “Run” to start the diagnostics utility installation process.
- If you are on a slower dial-up connection, you may want to “Save” the installation file to an easily found directory instead, and then run it separately. This will bypass the need to re-download the file should your installation process get interrupted. This file may be safely deleted after the installation process has been completed successfully.
- You may need to accept alert message boxes from your browser, Windows, or other security programs.
- Also check the security alert bar below the address box on your browser to allow the update file to be downloaded. You may need to click the message bar and allow the file to download.
- Depending on your internet connection speed, the update file may take a few minutes to download, so please be patient.
- Accept any Windows security alert windows and choose “Run”.
- If prompted, you may need to enter your Adminstrator password.
- Once the installation file is initiated, just acknowledge the Software Licensing Agreement, and follow any instructions that may appear on your screen. You may also need to acknowledge the completion of the installation by clicking “Okay” or “Allow”.
- making sure to check the “Launch LightScribe Diagnostics Utility” checkbox in the final installation screen to start the utility.
Using the Utility
- If you missed the “Launch” checkbox during the installation process, you may launch the Diagnostics utility by locating it in Once the utility is started, it will scan your computer for the proper installation of the required system software and system settings. It will also check for some known conflicts.
- If the utility finds any problems, a pop up message screen will appear offering suggested changes to fix the problem. Accept all changes with “okay”, “proceed”, “allow”, or similar.
- Reboot your computer
- Verify your LightScribe functionality.
- After your system has been scanned and any errors corrected, you can safely remove the diagnostics utility through , or simply leave it installed.
Advanced View
If after the initial scan your LightScribe installation is still not functional, you may use the advanced features to gather more information to help speed up your tech support request resolution.
- If your problem continues, run the utility again, but choose the Advanced View.
- Click on “View”.
- Then choose “Advanced View”.
- Insert a Lightscribe disc label side down into your drive, then close the load tray.
- On the “Diagnostics” Tab screen, click on “Get System Info” and then click “Scan for LightScribe Drive and Media”. The second one may take a minute or two.
- Please copy and paste the content of those windows to your help request submittal.
- To better help identify your problem, you may also click on the “Error Files” tab, and then click on “Scan Log Files”.
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Please also include the content of the error log files with your help request.
LightScribe software for Windows 10
Hello, I just took a LightScribe burner out of one computer and put it in my newer computer. Before doing that however I upgraded to Windows 10 so now I need help finding a Windows 10 compatible LightScribe program hopefully free. I tried the LightScribe Simple Labler from here http://lightscribesoftware.org/freesoftware/ as it claims it’s compatible with Windows 10 however the software isn’t good at all for what I want it to do. I can’t add my own customization to it, I can’t add my own pictures. The template labler that is available on that same page is not Windows 10 compatible.
Does anyone know where I can get free LightScribe program for Windows 10 that has better customization?
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Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.
As per the description, I understand that you are experiencing issue with Windows 10 compatibility with LightScribe software.
I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.
I would suggest you to try installing the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps. Please refer to the following Microsoft help article given below and check if that helps.
Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows, please follow the steps in the link provided below.
Note: Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows will work in this version of Windows, but some older programs might run poorly or not at all. You can run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on most programs to detect and fix common compatibility problems .
Important: Don’t run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on antivirus programs, firewall software, backup software, disk utilities, or on system programs that came with Windows. This might cause data loss or create a security risk.
You may also try the following steps and check if that help.
To install the drivers in compatibility mode:
Right click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties
Select Compatibility Tab
Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list
Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.
You may also refer to the link given below.
Note: It will f ind compatibility information and get Windows compatible device drivers, app updates, and downloads.
The above steps holds good for Windows 10 as well.
For more information:
I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by “Andre Da Costa” replied on January 22, 2015 in the following Microsoft Community link.
Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10
I hope this information is helpful.
Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.
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The replies above do not answer even the question originally asked, much less my own question:
Does anyone know where I can get free LightScribe program for Windows 10?
I have a burner, but the software died with the motherboard in my old computer. As it stands, I have a nice CD/DVD burner, but no LightScribe capability. The manufacturer, LG, says the program that died with the old computer, was a freebie, short-term trial (it lasted for years!); they do not supply such programs; they are available only from third party sources. I have already had to clean out malware in my own internet search and I do not wish to do that again.
So MY QUESTION REMAINS this and only this:
Does anyone know where I can get free LightScribe program for Windows 10?
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Here is the link for LightScribe for Windows 10 Pro.
Scroll about 2/3 down the page to download, there are other LightScribe offers
that may be useful also.
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LightScribe.com was taken down by HP in December 2013, but you can go to https://web.archive.org/web/20131019025044/http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/windows/index.aspx
I am running Windows 10 Pro. You will need LIGHTSCRIBE SYSTEM SOFTWARE (LSS), LIGHTSCRIBE SIMPLE LABELER. I have not had any luck with LIGHTSCRIBE TEMPLATE LABELER.. SURETHING LABELER 5 — 15 DAY TRIAL VERSION worked great and you can add background templates which can be downloaded https://web.archive.org/web/20131031070257/http://www.lightscribe.com/ideas/index.aspx?id=6075
ANytime you can not find an old site try using web.archives.org , the chache everything. Any problems let me know..
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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone, but non worked. The Lightscribe.com software will provide only a circular four or five-word title and no more. Maybe it will allow listing the contents, but there is no provision for graphics,
I used Roxio NXT whatever and finally got some results. The download/installation was faulty and did not work; if you have that problem, remove the program and try installing again. The whole story is too traumatic to repeat, but eventually it worked. some of the time. I finally printed 30+ labels of the same design and am about to attempt another set. The problems with Roxio eventually resolved enough to work by re-installing the download. \As for Lightscribe softaware.com, I have it on my computer but I do not think it does anything to enhance Roxio.
Someone needs to go back to the script for Roxio NXT and correct the glitches or make a new program. Otherwise, Lightscribe is out of business for lack of decent programs to make it work. Perhaps LG could offer their original freebie as a good starting point.
If you are using Lightscribe, good luck! In a week or two you may be able to get all your printing done!
As far as I am concerned, this string is complete, unless someone has better ideas about how to use the invention.