way to install scanjet 4800 on win 7 home preimum
the following steps worked for me:
1 download, but DON'T Run it yet, setup_full_4800.exe (216 MB) from hp "Windows 7" link
2 open the Task Manager > click Services Tab > click the Services button (bottom right)
3 scroll down to and click "HP CUE DeviceDiscovery Service"
4 click the Stop the service link (upper right)
5 repeat steps 3 & 4 for "hpqcxs08"
6 Start > Help and Support > search "windows xp compatibility mode"
7 choose "Make older programs run in this version of Windows"
8 click "Click to open the Program Compatibility troubleshooter." click "Next"
9 select "Not Listed" and click Next
10 Browse to setup_full_4800.exe file location > Open > Next
11 follow the prompts, try your scanner, click "Save These Settings"
12 I restarted the two stopped hp services. Not sure if they are needed.
happy scanning!