Windows 7 - Scanner and Camera Installation Wizard

   Information

This will show you how to open and use the Scanner and Camera Installation Wizard in Windows 7 to help you install a digital camera, scanner, or other image device that Windows 7 did not automatically detect.

   Note

The Scanner and Camera Installation Wizard is primarily designed to install drivers for older scanners and cameras—and some networked scanners—that aren't automatically recognized by Windows.

Before using the wizard, connect your scanner or camera and turn it on. If Windows recognizes the device and installs the appropriate driver, you're all set. There's no need to run the wizard.

1. Use the Scanners and Cameras shortcut.

A) Go to step 3.

OR

2. Open the Control Panel, then type scanners and cameras in the search box at the top right corner, then click on the View scanners and cameras link. (See screenshots below)

3. Click on the Add Device button. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: If your device is listed, then you do not need to do anything else.

4. If prompted by UAC, click on Yes.

5. Click on Next. (See screenshot below)

6. The wizard will prompt you to select your scanner or camera from a list. If your scanner or camera isn't listed, you'll need to obtain drivers for it, either from the manufacturer's website or the installation disc that came with the device. Click on the Have Disk button when asked to choose your scanner or camera to install the drivers for it. (See screenshot below)

7. Follow the rest of the onscreen instructions to add the image device.