subject: How to Make Legacy Devices to Run on Windows 7 [print this page] How to Make Legacy Devices to Run on Windows 7
There is no doubt that there are also some legacy devices we have to use them in some cases, like older printers, infrared ports, PCMCIA controllers, modems, scanners...etc. Those devices don't use Plug and Play connections. What's more, Windows will not automatically set up such devices. Fortunately, the Windows 7 driver store includes few drivers for legacy device. But I think it will not be enough and you have to install them by yourself if you really need.
On the first step, download the most recent hardware drivers you can find (ideally for Windows XP or Windows Server 2003).
Then use the Add Hardware wizard to complete the hardware setup process.Follow the steps below:
1. If you've found a downloadable driver package or a CD that came with the device, look for a Setup program and run it (This option places the driver files on your hard disk and simplifies later installation steps.).
2. Try to connect the new hardware to your computer. In the case of an internal device such as an add-in card, turn off the computer, add the device, and then restart.
3. Open Device Manager, and select any item in the list of installed devices, then click Add Legacy Hardware on the Action menu.
4. Click Next to skip past theWelcome Screen. On the next wizard screen, choose how you want to select the device to be installed.
--For printers, network cards, modems, and other devices that can be detected mechanically, choose Search For And Install The Hardware Automatically (Recommended). After you click Next, the wizard quickly runs a detection module that searches for anything on its list of nonPlug and Play devices. If it finds the new device, it installs the driver automatically, and your work is finished.You'll be prompted to click Next and look manually if the wizard doesn't find any new hardware.
--Skip the detection process if you have a driver on a disc. Choose Install The Hardware That I Manually Select From A List (Advanced) and click Next.
5. From the Common Hardware Types list, select a hardware category (or the inclusive Show All Devices category) and click Next.
6. From the master list of available drivers, select the device manufacturer and the correct model. Click Next to continue. Follow the prompts to complete the wizard.
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