Recently upgraded my pc to windows 7 from windows xp professional. now my scanner does not work, not compatible with windows 7.. are there any drivers available that are compatible with windows 7
Office Equipment & Supplies - BenQ - Scan to Web 4300U Flatbed Scanner
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BenQ apparently never updated drivers for this hardware to work un a Windows 7 environment. I do not have this scanner myself, but I did come accross a site that indicated many were having luck with a driver found there. I was unable to test it as I lack the hardware. I do not know it it will work for you or not, but I offer the info for you to investigate to see if you can get it to work in Windows 7. The site is: http://www.bioticaindia.com/benq-s2w-4300u.html
Lastly, if your version of Windows 7 is "Pro" or "Ultimate", it supports "Windows Virtual PC." Windows Virtual PC is a fully *free*, fully functional licensed copy of Windows XP Pro direct from Microsoft that "runs" in Windows 7. You can install applications and hardware in the Vitual PC just as if it were another computer. Follow the Virtual PC link above to learn more about it. You may be able to breathe new life into your BenQ scanner running it in the Virtual PC, if the driver mentioned in the first paragraph doesn't work for you.
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