Go here to download XP driver.
Select OTHER PRODUCTS in the download menu.
Then select which VANTAS model you have.
Also, try other USB ports. Uusally best if they are not cabled inside the case, but are hard ports on the mainboard. The ones next to the Keyboard and Mouse
are the most likely to work best.
Also some printer monitoring software (HP) may interfere, as well as antivirus as you install.
Make sure you have admin rights when installing.
Last. this is not a new scanner, and even though many companies write new drivers, many are not compatible.
I dumped my Microtek E6 when going to XP even though there are XP drivers. Some made it work and I could not.
I like my new scanner way better. You will too most likely.

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