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If your scanner was working fine with Windows XP, but you find that Windows 7 will not show it in Windows Pictures Library, there are some things you can try. The Windows Pictures Library is certainly a convenient way to use your scanner, but it’s not the only way. Before you try the scanner again, be sure you install drivers for your scanner that are compatible with Windows 7 or Vista. You might be able to use Windows XP–compatible drivers if you can’t get Windows 7 drivers yet. Install the latest drivers available (you might need to restart your computer afterward) and try the wizard again. Windows Update is a great way to get new drivers. Next, see whether you can use the scanner with its own TWAIN or ISIS driver. If you can, you don’t need to use Windows Pictures Library. Remember to use the Scan button on the scanner if it has one; some scanners require you to push this button to start the scanning process. Contact the scanner vendor for help if you’re still unable to use the scanner with either the wizard or its own scanning software. Finally, you need a way to view and organize your pictures after you’ve scanned them. Although the Pictures folder has some built-in tricks, third-party software can help you view and locate pictures stored in any folder and on any type of media. Here are a few programs that you should consider: • IrfanView (www.irfanview.com)—IrfanView is one of the oldest and most venerated freeware image viewers and processors available. It works just fine with Windows 7 and even has a nice thumbnail manager for organizing your images outside the Windows libraries system. Go to Options, Properties/Settings, open the Toolbar tab, and select the Grosberg_24 set. It’s a lot easier to see in Windows 7. • Google’s Picasa (www.picasa.com)—If you’re a Google user, then Picasa 3 may just be the answer for you. Not only does it handle images like the old Vista Photo Gallery (just way better), it also lets you manage your albums online and gives you more options to share your pictures.
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