Hello, I am searching for a driver for Scanjet 3970 to be used in Windows 7. I Basicly used the Hp Scanjet 3970 Driver from HP (209MB) which is really hard on dial up. This is also for people that don't want the HP Image Programs. This a driver only test on Windows XP but you could try others. All you need to do is extract the ZIP, Specify the driver to the extracted folder and select the INF file.

I have been able to continue using a scanner that was for Windows 2000 even though there are no more recent drivers. Many people have found that the generic drivers included with some scanner software programs like (a great program, by the way) have allowed using the scanner, though some of its 'higher functions' may not be accessible if it has some fancy functions that most scanners don't have. In almost all cases, though, Vista drivers work on 7.

You could try installing in compatibility mode for Vista.

How can I get my HP Scanjet 3970 scanner to run on windows 8.1? Hi Unfortunately HP has not released Windows 8x drivers for this scanner model. The latest available drivers are for Windows Vista. Here are some links where you can find more information. HP Scanjet 3970 digital Flatbed Scanner >Compatibility: HP Scanjet 3970 digital Flatbed Scanner >Drivers & software: HP Support Forums >Printing and Digital Imaging>Scanners: HP Support Center >Contact HP Support: As a last resort you can try installing the latest drivers in Compatibility Mode. Download the latest driver for Windows and place it on your Desktop. Right click the driver installation file and select Properties / Compatibility Tab.

Place a check mark in the Run this program in compatibility mode for. In the drop down menu, select Windows 8. Creole Fires Kat Martin Pdf Writer more.

Click Apply / OK. Right click the installation file and select the Run As Administrator option to install. Regards MVP 1999 - Present Windows Insider MVP.