Will Windows 7 Pro do this for me?

[jberenyi]

I have an HP Scanner that is not Windows 7 compatible. If I anytime upgrade to Pro will I be able to use it by taking advantage of the XP install feature?

 

[richc46]

Go to microsoft compatibility center to be sure.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx

If it is not listed, my GUESS is that it is compatible.

 

[DocBrown]

Could you list the exact model of the HP scanner, does it have a Date of Mfg sticker on it with a date ?

 

[tapuz]

had a similar problem with canon, i downloaded the vista driver, and it worked.
try at your own risk, or maybe someone can give his professional help here, i would make a restore backup just in case.

 

[jberenyi]

My HP Scanner is the 4470C. No Vista drivers are available either so I doubt they will do it for 7. I just figured that if I anytime upgrade to Pro for $90 I could install the XP drivers in the XP mode of Windows 7 Pro. It would be cheaper than buying a new scanner. Any thoughts?

 

[DocBrown]

Have you tried downloading the XP drivers from Hp & installing them in XP compatibility mode ?

HP Scanjet 4470c Scanner series- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center

 

[jberenyi]

Have you tried downloading the XP drivers from Hp & installing them in XP compatibility mode ?

HP Scanjet 4470c Scanner series- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center

I haven't tried that yet but I can try. I never used that mode yet on anything to determine its effectiveness.

 

[pparks1]

My HP Scanner is the 4470C. No Vista drivers are available either so I doubt they will do it for 7. I just figured that if I anytime upgrade to Pro for $90 I could install the XP drivers in the XP mode of Windows 7 Pro. It would be cheaper than buying a new scanner. Any thoughts?

You could certainly try something like Sun VirtualBox or VMWare Player 3.0 which are free virtualization products which would allow you to install a copy of XP (if you have one) and test this without having to upgrade your base OS. Of course, if you don't have a copy of XP to use...this might not be feasible.

 

[jberenyi]

My HP Scanner is the 4470C. No Vista drivers are available either so I doubt they will do it for 7. I just figured that if I anytime upgrade to Pro for $90 I could install the XP drivers in the XP mode of Windows 7 Pro. It would be cheaper than buying a new scanner. Any thoughts?

You could certainly try something like Sun VirtualBox or VMWare Player 3.0 which are free virtualization products which would allow you to install a copy of XP (if you have one) and test this without having to upgrade your base OS. Of course, if you don't have a copy of XP to use...this might not be feasible.

I'm going to try this for sure and report back.

 

[jberenyi]

My HP Scanner is the 4470C. No Vista drivers are available either so I doubt they will do it for 7. I just figured that if I anytime upgrade to Pro for $90 I could install the XP drivers in the XP mode of Windows 7 Pro. It would be cheaper than buying a new scanner. Any thoughts?

You could certainly try something like Sun VirtualBox or VMWare Player 3.0 which are free virtualization products which would allow you to install a copy of XP (if you have one) and test this without having to upgrade your base OS. Of course, if you don't have a copy of XP to use...this might not be feasible.

VMware Player 3.0 worked great with my HP Scanner. Back in business.