The Samsung SH-222 DVD writer requires a driver to communicate with your computer's operating system. Without the correct driver, the DVD writer may not function properly, or it may not be recognized by your system at all. The driver enables your computer to control the DVD writer's functions, such as reading and writing data to CDs and DVDs.
The SH-222 series was often manufactured under the (Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology) joint venture. Samsung Dvd Writer Sh-222 Driver Download
If you are running a retro PC build with Windows 98, you do need a specific Samsung driver. However, these are archived on third-party sites and are not supported by Samsung anymore. The Samsung SH-222 DVD writer requires a driver