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    Default Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    I am thinking of buying a flatbed scanner for sale on this site, item no. 25487470. It was originally for Windows 95/NT. I need it to work with my new Windows 8 computer. The seller says it worked with Windows 7. Any advice?
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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    It depends. Not very helpful I know... it's not so much if the scanner will work but if there is a compatible device driver for it to work with Win8.

    Check both the scanner's manufacture site for any info, and also here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/wind...Language=en-GB


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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    As above - it is the availability of a driver that is all important. My old Windows 98 compatible scanner, the Agfa snapscan 1212 does not work on windows 7 or later as there are no drivers available for it - though there is for XP. I also chucked a perfectly good Brother laser printer for the same reasons - that would not even work on XP.

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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    Why not just purchase a printer/copier/scanner? Mine's an inexpensive HP and it does the trick just fine. Only paid $79 for it and it's a workhorse.

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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    I can list a Canon Pixma MG2550 printer/scanner/copier for £40 including shipping, and that will have ink cartridges worth about £25 in it.

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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    Quote Originally Posted by kreativebargains View Post
    I can list a Canon Pixma MG2550 printer/scanner/copier for £40 including shipping, and that will have ink cartridges worth about £25 in it.
    I recently bought a printer - wish I'd bought all-in-one now but didn't know I needed it at the time. I only need to use the scanner function. Is this Canon printer compatible with Windows 8?
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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    The big problem in getting drivers for old hardware to work on newer Windows systems is the cost. Drivers now have to be approved by Microsoft, and that approval process is very expensive - too expensive to be viable for older hardware.

    There is VueScan, that can make many older scanners work with newer Windows when there is no bespoke driver. It's not free though. http://www.hamrick.com/


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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    Quote Originally Posted by kreativebargains View Post
    I can list a Canon Pixma MG2550 printer/scanner/copier for £40 including shipping, and that will have ink cartridges worth about £25 in it.
    That's a deal, Lakeleilani!!

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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    Thank you all for your replies. I will probably have to go for a new model. It's funny how some of the all-in-one printers are cheaper than a scanner on its own. I will see whether Kreative can help out with his item.
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    Default Re: Will Win95 scanner work with Win8 pc?

    Quote Originally Posted by lakeleilani View Post
    It's funny how some of the all-in-one printers are cheaper than a scanner on its own.
    I think it's a case of the manufacturers making their money from the sale of printer ink. The high revenue from that makes it possible to sell a printer, or anything with a printer in it, at a loss.


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