Further update - I connected the scanner to a different USB port and its back
in action again. Looks like my method worked after all!
"Rob J" wrote:
> Solution did not last - next time I rebooted PC the scanner was not
> recognised again - Oh well - back to the drawing board!
>
> "Rob J" wrote:
>
> > I think I might have found a solution to my problem - at least the scanner is
> > now working in Vista.
> > I did the following:
> > With the scanner connected I uninstalled the scanner in Device Manager
> > (Control Panel) including the driver. I then disconnected the scanner. Next I
> > installed HP PrecisionScan LTX from the original CD by selecting Setup.exe
> > from the English folder and ran it in XP SP2 compatibility mode and as
> > Administrator. When the installation was complete I connected the scanner and
> > a driver was installed. The next step was to find and download the file
> > SJ651MU.EXE which is a driver update for XP. This was run in XP SP2
> > compatibility mode and as administrator. My scanner now works.
> >
> > I don't know if this will work generally but it is probably worth a try.
> >
> > Thanks to all who tried to help
> >
> >
> > "Rob J" wrote:
> >
> > > HP have stated that they do not intend producing drivers for this scanner to
> > > run under Vista. The scanner is recognised in the Scanners and Cameras
> > > Control Panel but its status is shown as "unavailable". Can anyone suggest
> > > how I can get this scanner working with Vista please
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