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compatible driver for CanoScan N650U/N656U

Anonymous
2011-09-28T16:46:47+00:00

Can I download compatible driver for CanoScan N650U/N656U. I have Vista operating system.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-09-29T05:07:39+00:00

    Hi,

    Canon Scan N650U/N656U is not compatible with windows 7 follow the link below to check compatibility for Canon Scan N650U/N656U:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Search.aspx?l=en-us&s=CanoScan%20N650U&type=hardware

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Search.aspx?l=en-us&s=CanoScan%20N656u&type=hardware

    I would suggest you to install Canon Scan N650U/N656U driver in compatibility mode. Follow the steps below to install driver for Canon Scan N650U/N656U:

    Step 1:

    Download Canon Scan N650U/N656U driver from the links and choose Windows XP to download:

    http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/scanners/canoscan_series/canoscan_n650u#DriversAndSoftware

    http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/scanners/canoscan_series/canoscan_n656u#DriversAndSoftware

    Step 2:

    After above step install Canon Scan N650U/N656Udriver in Windows vista compatibility mode, follow these steps:

    a.       Right-click the Canon Scan N650U driver file, and then click Properties.

    b.      In the Package Name Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab.

    c.       Click to select the Run this program in compatibility mode for check box, click Windows XP (Service Pack 2) in the Run this program in compatibility mode for list, and then click OK.

    d.      Double-click the executable file to start the installation program.

    For more information have a look at the following link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-09-23T00:17:43+00:00

    Great help from you're comment, I will give it a try has the scanner does a terrific job when I used it during my Windows Vista period. I hope you have solved my dilemma, many thanks.

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