4470c how about vista?

Hi ,
I succeeded to run my Scanjet 4470c under w7 32-bit Ultimate this way :
Do not connect scanner .
Load XP driver ( yes , XP) , reboot , connect scanner and wait for confirmation of successfull operation .
Reboot .
Dowload and install FreeKapture ( yes , it's free ) from http://download.cnet.com/FreeKapture/3000-2094_4-10673689.html
Open Freekature , clic on Scan and select WIA-Hewlett-Packard . Scanjet 4470c works fine in this mode but if you choose HP PrecisionScan Pro , program will hang .
In any case , no slides or negatives scans possible but the rest works .
Regards.

Hi ,
Vista or W7 , it's the same problem : there are no more drivers for Scanjet 4470c .
I find a way though , to make the mine work in WIA mode under W7 32-Bit Ultimate . Should work with Vista too .
Make first sure driver XP ( yes , XP ) is correctly installed .
Now , download and install Freekapture ( it's free ) from :http://download.cnet.com/FreeKapture/3000-2094_4-10673689.html
Load Freekapture , clic on Scan and select WIA-Hewlett-Packard . Scanner works fine in this mode but if you choose HP PrecisionScan Pro , program will freeze .
In any case , no slides or negatives scans possible but the rest works . As for the buttons , only power button will respond .
Regards .

I checked the HP website - probably just like you did. They do not have drivers for the Scanjet 4470c. Looks like time to get a new scanner... You can list the current model on craigslist - maybe someone would be interested in it themselves.

There could be several reasons for this issue . It is not recommanded to leave hard drive connected to power when not in use . You should pull of the power plug after shutting down your pc and give it another try after reboot .
Maybe you have updated your OS and there are no more drivers available , like with Vista or W7 .
Try also by deleting driver in Device Manager and software in Control Pannel \ programs . Unplug device , reboot , reinstall sofware driver , reboot , wait for OS to be settled , connect scanner and wait for confirmation of successfull operation .
Regards

Scanjet 4470c does'nt work under Vista nor W 7 . No drivers available .
Here are a few hints :
1° hint :
Do not connect scanner .
Load XP driver ( yes , XP) , reboot , connect scanner and wait for confirmation of successfull operation .
Reboot .
Dowload and install FreeKapture ( yes , it's free ) from http://download.cnet.com/FreeKapture/3000-2094_4-10673689.html
Open Freekapture , clic on Scan and select WIA-Hewlett-Packard . Scanjet 4470c works fine in this mode but if you choose HP PrecisionScan Pro , program will hang .
In any case , no slides or negatives scans possible but the rest works .
2° hint :
If you have the W XP install disc , you could install a virtual version of W XP on your HDD ( http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/desktop_downloads/vmware_player/3_0 ) You could also partition your HDD ( http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html ) and install W XP on the new one . Otherwise , you will have to buy a new scanner , what you probably allready have .
Regards .

HP doesn't list one for Vista but the one for XP usually will work just fine. Go here....

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=28453&taskId=135&prodTypeId=15179&prodSeriesId=28442&lang=en&cc=us&submit=Go%20%C2%BB

click on windows XP and download the first selection under driver. Run that program and follow the instructions. It should get it loaded and working fine.

If you can get the software onto your computer, try right clicking on the scanner program--properties--compatability tab--check "run this program in Xp compatability". Worked for me in Vista

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I used to work for HP and called one of the technicians there. Unfortunately there really isn't a solution for this. HP doesn't have a driver to run this unit on Vista. They do however have a program to upgrade or trade in this unit for a new one that does run on Vista.

Thats how its made.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bps02633&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=57956&dlc=en&lang=en