Windows 7, Vista, XP provides a basic set of scanning drivers, also referred to as Windows Image Aquisition (WIA) drivers, that you can use as an alternative to scan a document when you can not scan using the the hardware providers driver.

Note* Make sure your scanner or printer/scanner or all-in-one is connected to you computer and working

Scanning with Windows Photo Gallery  (7 & Vista only)

• Click the Windows Vista (Start ) icon, click All Programs , and then click Windows Photo Gallery
• Click File , and then click Import From Camera or Scanner
• Click Import , and then click Scan .

Scanning with in Windows Paint , follow these steps:

• Click the Windows Vista or XP ( Start) icon, click All Programs , click Accessories , and then click Paint
• Click File , and then click Import From Camera or Scanner
• Make any desired setting changes, and then click Scan.