If you'd like to try and get this running today, let me know: Do you have a for software (like VueScan)? Are you comfortable using Virtual Machines Do you still have the original USB cable and power supply?
If the standard installer fails, you can try forcing a generic driver:
If using the Adaptec 2906 or 2940 card, install the Adaptec Windows 7 64-bit driver first, then power-cycle the Astra 5800 before installing the Umax driver.
Since there is no "plug-and-play" driver, you have three primary options to revive the hardware: 1. VueScan (Recommended) This is the most reliable method for 64-bit systems. What it is: A third-party scanning universal driver. It includes its own drivers for the Astra 5800.
If you'd like to try and get this running today, let me know: Do you have a for software (like VueScan)? Are you comfortable using Virtual Machines Do you still have the original USB cable and power supply?
If the standard installer fails, you can try forcing a generic driver: Umax Astra 5800 Scanner Driver For Windows 7 64 Bit -UPD-
If using the Adaptec 2906 or 2940 card, install the Adaptec Windows 7 64-bit driver first, then power-cycle the Astra 5800 before installing the Umax driver. If you'd like to try and get this
Since there is no "plug-and-play" driver, you have three primary options to revive the hardware: 1. VueScan (Recommended) This is the most reliable method for 64-bit systems. What it is: A third-party scanning universal driver. It includes its own drivers for the Astra 5800. Umax Astra 5800 Scanner Driver For Windows 7 64 Bit -UPD-