Thread: 32 bit drivers
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Old June 23rd 15, 03:06 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-8
Neil
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Default 32 bit drivers

Keith Nuttle wrote:
I have an HP Scanjet 3300c. Since HP stopped supporting this scanner a
couple of years after I purchased it, I have been using the generic
scanner driver on my 32 bit XP computer. This driver was found in the
standard list of scanner drives in my OEM XP system.

How I have a 32 bit tablet, and while I have never been able to find a
64 bit driver to use on Windows 8. the though occurred to me if I could
find that 32 bit generic drive, I possibly could use the scanner on my
32 bit Windows 8 table..

If this is would be possible, where can I find that 32 bit generic XP
driver?

I think that your HP drivers are highly unlikely to work unless your 32
bit tablet is running XP. Most drivers are written with specific
parameters for the intended OS, and once you move away from that, all
bets are off. Some manufacturers provide "generic" drivers to the OS
developer, and in those cases, the device may work on a newer OS, though
often with limited functionality.

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Best regards,

Neil
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