Why won't my scanner work?

Question

Today, I tried scanning some pictures to make a slide show. But it said that I needed to "install the proper software" in order to do so. I don't think that's the case, because it was working about a weak ago, and I installed my scanner right when I got my computer (which was last summer, I believe) And I haven't had any problems until now.

Is there anything I could try in order to fix this problem?
Thanks.

Answer 1

Reload the driver.

Answer 2

Maybe you've done a system restore recently?



BTW, just go to control panel > add/remove software, then check for the entry for your scanner. If you found it there, uninstall it first.



then insert the cd that comes with the scanner and reinstall the driver and apps just like what you did the first time you got the scanner.



hope this works!

Answer 3

Reload the driver.

Answer 4

Running Windows? Try restarting the computer (and unplug the scanner then plug it back in).

Answer 5

Go to devices manager, select the scanner driver, and click proprties, click roll back driver. restart

Answer 6

I have had to uninstall and reinstall my software on a few occasions especially if my cables got disconnected. That is what I would do first. Then look for updates.