If you prefer a free solution, you can experiment with the legacy Windows XP driver, though success is not guaranteed and the process requires careful attention to security. For those who enjoy a technical challenge, using a Linux live USB drive or a virtual machine are fascinating and powerful workarounds that can provide a solution.

While searching for drivers, you are highly likely to encounter websites and software that are potentially dangerous.

Locate the scanner (it may have a yellow exclamation mark under "Other devices" or "Imaging devices"). Right-click the device and select Update driver Browse my computer for driver software Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer Imaging devices and then click Under "Manufacturer," choose , and under "Model," select USB Scanner Device