I just purchased a HP scanner that won't run with windows me. I downloaded the patch, but that didn't work either. I got an error message saying Invalid Path, Unable to Continue Setup. HP said they'd send me a CD with updated installation software, but it would take 12 days. I need a scanner now, are there any other options to install it, or are there any scanners out there that are compatible with windows me?

you may need to unistall your scanner and try once again. Also, some peripherals (per manufacturers directions) require that drivers be loaded prior to connecting your peripherals. Zoom modems are a classic example of this.

you may need to unistall your scanner and try once again. Also, some peripherals (per manufacturers directions) require that drivers be loaded prior to connecting your peripherals. Zoom modems are a classic example of this.

I haven't even been able to install the scanner at all. When I put the installatoin CD in, it comes up with some message about USB support in BIOS. I called Gateway (the computer manufacturer) and they said everything was setup right in BIOS - that the scanner wouldn't work properly without downloading a patch from HP, which I did and that still didn't work. HP is sending me the CD, but I'm afraid that still won't work. I've had bad luck with everything I've tried to install with Windows ME. Are there any scanners that are compatible with ME - so I don't have to get any additional software? Please help, this is very frustrating.

I had a problem installing my ScanJet 5p. HP told me to go to their web site(www.HP.com) and run a search for file sj166en.exe download it and install it.During the download process when your rebooting you'll be asked to install your ME disk.Enter (cdrom drive letter):\win9x in the highlighted window and click ok. Mine installed fine.

Get into your Bios until you find something talking about USB, Make sure that it is enabled. Test that usb port with another usb device to ensure that it is not a hardware problem. Go into safe mode , Right click my computer, properties, device manager. Remove all Scanners listed. Check the status of the USB port.{ insure no yellow Exclamation mark }. For the small advantage of ME, i would rather go back to 98se. You may want to try and see if u can install the scanner on another pc { just in case it is a scanner problem}.

Hello Rasheed, Thank you for contacting Hewlett-Packard's Customer Care. Provided below is information on setting up your scanner in Windows ME. ME  6200C Uninstall/Reinstall Instructions Removing the Scanning Software 1. On your screen, locate and click the Start button. 2. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. In Windows ME on the left side of Control Panel, you may have to click View all Control Panel Options to see all of the icons. 3. In Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 4. In the Add/Remove Programs dialog box, select HP Precision Scan (LT, LTX, or Pro) 5. Click Add/Remove. 6. Choose "Yes to All" on message asking "would you like to remove all shared files?". 7. Go to Start  Search  Files or Folders. 8. In the "Search for file folders Named" field, type Hewlett-Packard*.*. 9. In the "Look In" field, type C:\. 10. Select "Search Now". 11. On the right hand side, double click the Hewlett-Packard folder and select the Precision Scan (LT, LTX, or Pro) folder to highlight it and press the delete key on the keyboard to send the file to the Recycle Bin. 12. In the "Search for file folders Named" field, type Scanjet*.*. 13. In the "Look In" field, type C:\. 14. Select "Search Now". 15. On the right hand side, click the Scanjet folder to highlight it and press the delete key on the keyboard to send the file to the Recycle Bin. 16. Close All Windows and Programs. 17. Right-click the Recycle Bin icon and choose "Empty Recycle Bin". Removing the Scanner from the PC Boot to Safe Mode by going to Start  Run  MSCONFIG  select the "Advanced" button toward the bottom. Place a check mark next to "Enable Startup Menu", select OK, select OK. Choose "Yes" to restart the PC. Watch the monitor as the PC restarts, when the Windows ME Startup Menu appears, choose "3" for Safe Mode and press Enter. Remove the hardware from the Device Manager 1. To remove a device, on your screen, locate and click the Start button. 2. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Note: In Windows Me on the left side of Control Panel, you may have to click View all Control Panel Options to see all of the icons. 3. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon. 4. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab. In the list of devices, select the plus sign next to Imaging Device. Select the scanner and then click Remove. (Remove all devices listed under Imaging Devices in the Device Manager.) 5. Click Yes to confirm the removal of the device. 6. In the System Properties dialog box, click OK. 7. Disconnect the scanners USB cable from the PC. Go to Start  Run  MSCONFIG  select the "Advanced" button toward the bottom. Remove the check mark next to "Enable Startup Menu", select OK, select OK. Choose "Yes" to restart the PC. Install the Precision Scan Pro Software 1. Insert the scanning CD-ROM. Choose Exit to leave the Automatic Install. 2. Double click the "My Computer" icon. 3. Right click the CD-ROM drive and select "Explore". 4. Double click the "HPPSPRO" folder. 5. Double click the "Setup.exe" file. 6. Walk through the installation of the HP Precision Scan Pro Software. 7. Connect the USB cable up to the PC and scanner. 8. Connect the scanner power cord. Lift the lid and verify the lamp is coming on inside. 9. A "New Hardware Found" message will appear and go away. 10. Attempt scanning by going to Start  Programs  HP Scanjet Software  HP Precision Scan Pro. Install the Windows ME Patch Visit http://www.hp.com/cposupport/swindexes/hpscanjet67119_swen.html to download and install the Windows ME patch. 1. Go to Start  Search  Files or Folders. 2. In the "Search for file folders Named" field, type SJ437EN. 3. In the "Look In" field, type C:\. 4. Select "Search Now". 5. On the right hand side, double click the SJ514EN folder and choose "Unzip". 6. In the "Search for file folders Named" field, type SJ437ME. 7. Select "Search Now". 8. On the right hand side, double click the SJ437me folder and double click me6200.exe to install the Windows ME patch. 9. Restart the PC. Once again, thank you for contacting Hewlett-Packard's Customer Care.