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I've just upgraded to XP. As I'm finding it impossible to get drivers for my scanner I wonder if I can go back to 98SE. If I install it from the original disk will I be able to get the MS Updates up to the point where MS stopped supporting this OS? Thank you What's the manufacturer/make/model of the scanner?  SignatureBrian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 > I've just upgraded to XP. As I'm finding it impossible to get drivers for my > scanner I wonder if I can go back to 98SE. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thank you Epson Perfection 1200Photo (same as 1200U or 1200S). There is a driver in their page but it does not work with XP SP2, and I've surfed the Net without much joy. Thanks for your help qim~i > What's the manufacturer/make/model of the scanner? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> >> Thank you Try any one of these: http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq4.htm SignatureBrian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 > Epson Perfection 1200Photo (same as 1200U or 1200S). > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >>> >>> Thank you Did you try this? http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&info Type=Downloads&oid=14555&prodoid=9922&category=Products I don't use the Epson scanning software. I just use the Twain with my Graphics programs for scanning. Galen > Try any one of these: > http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq4.htm [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >>> > >>> Thank you > Did you try this? > http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&info Type=Downloads&oid=14555&prodoid=9922&category=Products [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Galen Nope, I didn't! It wouldn't work for my Microtek scanner. [|8o) SignatureBrian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 >> Try any one of these: >> http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq4.htm [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> >>> >> >>> Thank you Yes, I did And I got the dreaded blue screen when I booted up telling me to uninstall any recently installed drivers/programmes. I'm also unsure of exactly what I need as the original Epsom CD is not accepted by XP. Apart from the physical scanner and a driver (if I can find it) what other software do I need to get the scanner going? Thank you qimi > Did you try this? > http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&info Type=Downloads&oid=14555&prodoid=9922&category=Products [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >> >>> >> >>> Thank you | Yes, I did | [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] | | qimi Well, you might have to do as I did [when testing XP], search the NET for a modified driver, or one which DOES work, though not necessarily designed to work in XP. UMAX wanted more money for a supported port to XP, yet other users discovered that certain UMAX drivers and progs either worked, or could be slightly modified to work. If this is the route you follow, try to find the supposed "fix" on more than a single site, and on those which have tested and described the results, or it may cause real problems. SignatureMEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com/ BLOG http://peoplescounsel.spaces.live.com/ Public Notice or the "real world" "Most people, sometime in their lives, stumble across truth. Most jump up, brush themselves off, and hurry on about their business as if nothing had happen." Winston Churchill Or to put it another way: Morpheus can offer you the two pills; but only you can choose whether you take the red pill or the blue one. _______________ | > Did you try this? http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&info Type=Downloads&oid=14555&prodoid=9922&category=Products | > I don't use the Epson scanning software. I just use the Twain with my | > Graphics programs for [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] | >> >>> | >> >>> Thank you Did you try any of the files I supplied a link to? Also from what I find at Epsons support site, only the Twain drivers are XP compatible. http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@109718 2985.1167502837@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdeaddjkejfeekcgemcfjgdfljdfok.0&cookies=no&inf oType=Downloads&oid=14555&prodoid=9922&category=Products or if the link wraps/breaks: http://snipurl.com/167fl They also have conflicting documents on the proper installation procedure. Some docs mention not to have the scanner connected while installing the drivers and others mention to have it connected. SignatureBrian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 > Yes, I did > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you I'm still trying to get all the information before committing myself. But do I need any other programme other than the Twain driver? I expect I will need another programme but I no longer have access at the CD which apparently cannot be read by XP. qimi > Did you try any of the files I supplied a link to? > [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] >>>> >>> >>>> >>> Thank you > I'm still trying to get all the information before committing myself. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > qimi You shouldn't need any other programs but you should complete the below before installing the drivers. Boot to Safe Mode > Device Manger, uninstall/remove any/all scanner devices listed and close out back to the desktop. Open Explorer and expand the tree to: C:\Documents and Settings\Your user name folder\Local Settings\Temp Delete all the contents of the Temp folder. Expand to C:\Windows\Prefetch Delete all the contents of the Prefetch folder. Expand to C:Windows\Temp Delete all the contents of the Temp folder. Close out back to the desktop. Right click the IE icon on the desktop. (If you use IE) Click Properties in the popup menu. Under the General tab click the Delete Cookies button. Click the Delete Files button, put a check in "Delete all offline content". Click Ok and Ok when finished. Reboot and Install the scanner drivers. SignatureBrian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 >> Did you try any of the files I supplied a link to? >> [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> Thank you Thank you all! I got it going! Happy New Year! qimi >> I'm still trying to get all the information before committing myself. >> [quoted text clipped - 91 lines] >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> Thank you You're quite welcome, glad to help. Have yourself a Happy New Year. Enjoy it safely and sensibly, there will be checkpoints where you can get a set of locking bracelets for free, after that it's all out of pocket. SignatureBrian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 > Thank you all! I got it going! > [quoted text clipped - 93 lines] >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> Thank you > I've just upgraded to XP. As I'm finding it impossible to get drivers for > my scanner I wonder if I can go back to 98SE. > > If I install it from the original disk will I be able to get the MS Updates > up to the point where MS stopped supporting this OS? To go back to win98 you need to backup your data... erase the drive and reinstall win98 I think I'd just get a new scanner... otherwise...create two partitions install win98 on one and XP on the other and dual boot But will I be able to get the Windows Update downloads up to the point where MS stopped supporting 98SE? Thanks >> I've just upgraded to XP. As I'm finding it impossible to get drivers >> for [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > install win98 on one > and XP on the other and dual boot > But will I be able to get the Windows Update downloads up to the > point where MS stopped supporting 98SE? For now, yes. They are all still available. An alternative is the UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 2.1a at: http://exuberant.ms11.net/98sesp.html Has anybody used this "Unofficial" service pack 2.1a ? Good, bad, etc..... > But will I be able to get the Windows Update downloads up to the point where > MS stopped supporting 98SE? > > Thanks Microsoft still has the win98 updates... you just need to install IE6 first |
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