Have CanoScan D660U Scanner. Need driver so it will work with Windows 7. Suggestions?

31 December 2016 | Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Need help. Had Windows XP. Computer crashed. Have replacement with Windows 7 and can't get some older software to work in compatibility mode. Also, have CanoScan Scanner and need to get it working on Windows 7. Any help appreciated.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Lots of help...you....

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Download the trial for VueScan at www.harmick.com. It’s allowed me to use scanners which are no longer officially supported.

The reasonable solution found on this thread. Works beautifully. Thank you VERY much!

[ConsCA]

I am glad it helped. It has allowed me to use scanners long past their planned obsolescence.

It may not have some of the features included with the original driver software, but gets the job done with basic scanning.

Happy New Year!

[smokingfrog]

Something else you can try if not satisfied with vuescan

https://2ra5-downloads.phpnuke.org/en/c203832/canon-canoscan-d660u-scangear-cs-u-twain

[BuffaloJack]

Once the Windows twain function is turned on, you will still need Irfanview, photoshop or some PDF writer or some other program to actually access the TWAIN (Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) service) and grab images.

[Organic Panic]

Driver? Like for my scooby van?

[Ray76]

Let us know if you get it working.

[BuffaloJack]

> So, does WIA need to be put back on automatic?
Mine is. Manual meant that it defaulted to OFF with every reboot.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Here is an aftermarket driver that works, but I believe it is not free.

http://www.hamrick.com/

[Oatka]

find a good working xp on craigslist to use as a slave, use your new computer for your regular work

Amen. I refuse to play Microsoft's game. You can find cheap but powerful machines on eBay for around $60 without an OS. XP is going for about $20 now, so go that route and have a machine that can handle all your legacy devices.

I did that for my ADX video copier (died when Vista came out) and those "cheapie" computers of this model are sweet to work with.

Yeah, you can buy a new scanner for that much and it will last - until Win 11, etc.

[Auntie Mame]

for your windows ping list. Good thread here.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Useless. Windows 7 wouldn’t even install from CD.

[Ray76]

Why are you installing win 7?

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Have you tried connecting the scanner to the pc? It might automatically select a driver.

Plug 'N Play didn't work either.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Nope, the fella above put me on to a program that will operate ANY scanner, old or new. Awesome.

[Ray76]

So the problem is resolved?

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Vue Scan works. Makes a great program for any scanner with updates and tech support. Great program. Up and running.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Have you tried connecting the scanner to the pc? It might automatically select a driver.

One of the beautiful things about FR.

[Ray76]

Well then, happy new year!

[Sam_Damon]

VueScan is a wonderful program.

Pal of mine has an old Agfa SnapScan, still works with latest version of MacOS thanks to VueScan.