The journey to find a Windows 7 driver is a complex one, but with the right tools, there is almost always a way to give an older scanner a new lease on life.

Look for an item with a yellow exclamation mark labeled or "Astra 5800" . Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software . Choose "Browse my computer for driver software" .

Check the box next to and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) from the drop-down menu.

Windows 7 64-bit strictly requires digitally signed drivers, which legacy UMAX drivers lack. Method 1: Use Third-Party Scanner Software (Recommended)

Check and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) . Check Run this program as an administrator . Click Apply and run the installer.