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192090 2003-11-15 00:15:00 My computer, running Windows 98 SE had a recent crash as my power supply went wrong. I had to completely reinstall the operating system. Since then, everything has been fine except that the computer will not recognise my scanner. I have reinstalled the drivers and reconnected the scanner, but on bootup it just says "scanner not found.". I downloaded new drivers from the net, but same result. I then uninstalled the scanner and reinstalled everything, with the same result. I hope someone has some ideas as it is probably cheaper to buy a new scanner, than to get someone in to fix the problem. Regards to all, Bumfluff.
It would seem that this may have ended up in the wrong place, I have no idea why, I just posted a message as usual, I have no intention to contribute towards any debate on rules, I have very little interest in them, commonsense should presumably prevail. Bumfluff
Bumfluff (3523)
192091 2003-11-15 00:23:00 is the scanner USB or LPT connection? robsonde (120)
192092 2003-11-15 00:31:00 You dont give any details of your scanner bumfly. :)

First have a look in c:\windows\twain and c:\windows\twain32, if there is nothing there then the twain drivers have not been loaded.

Check that you do have power to the scanner.

If it is a parallel port scanner, and is connected in with a printer, try removing the printer and just connect the scanner to the parallel port.

It is not uncommon for scanners to get themselves lost.

Did you try the Add New Hardware , "No I want to select the hardware from a list"
Then choose Imaging Device, then Have Disk. ?

Try typing this in Google: "scanner not detected" +windows 98 for numerous similar problems and solutions.
Terry Porritt (14)
192093 2003-11-17 05:51:00 Thanks Terry, worked a treat. Bumfluff (3523)
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