How to install program for XP onto Win 7

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges of installing printer software and drivers for an Epson PictureMaid and HP 7410 Printer on a Windows 7 Home Premium desktop. Participants explore compatibility issues and seek instructions for installation, particularly focusing on the use of compatibility modes.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks instructions for installing printer software from an old disc on Windows 7, indicating a need for compatibility assistance.
  • Another participant clarifies whether the original poster is trying to install device drivers or other software, noting that XP device drivers are generally incompatible with Windows 7.
  • Links to manufacturer websites are provided, suggesting that both Epson and HP offer Windows 7 compatible drivers for the printers.
  • A participant mentions successfully getting the Epson printer working but expresses ongoing issues with the HP printer's new software driver, indicating a separate unresolved thread for that issue.
  • The original poster shares frustration over the installation difficulties, contrasting their experience with an older Windows 7 laptop where installation was successful.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that XP drivers are not compatible with Windows 7 and that new drivers must be sourced. However, there is no consensus on the effectiveness of the suggested solutions, as some participants report success while others continue to face challenges.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the clarity of the specific software being installed and the potential need for additional support from the manufacturers. The discussion does not resolve the issues faced with the HP printer driver.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users facing similar challenges with installing older printer drivers on newer operating systems, particularly those transitioning from Windows XP to Windows 7.

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I have a Epson PictureMaid and HP 7410 Printer that I want to install onto my new Win 7 Home Premium desktop. I have the old disc for both of them and they both are not compatible. I know there is a way to run compatibility in Win7 and install the programs. I forgot how to do it, can anyone give me the instructions?

thanks
 
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It's not clear from your post: Are you trying to install device drivers for these printers or some other kind of software? AFAIK, XP device drivers are not compatible with Win 7; you have to search around for new drivers. Go to the websites of each printer mfg. and see what they have for these particular printers.
 
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=40942&infoType=Downloads

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=391194&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

Both those seem to be offering win7 compatible drivers for your printers,
but it seems less common to offer up the install CD that seems like is often needed.
Perhaps the support folks for each of those would be able to explain how to get this working.
 
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Bill Simpson said:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=40942&infoType=Downloads

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=391194&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

Both those seem to be offering win7 compatible drivers for your printers,
but it seems less common to offer up the install CD that seems like is often needed.
Perhaps the support folks for each of those would be able to explain how to get this working.

I think I got the Epson working.

For the HP, I have problem with the new software driver that I even have a different thread for that, It has not been resolved, that's the reason I post this to try to run in competitive mode instead.

I am really getting desperate, I paid a lot to buy a Window 7 computer because I have issue with Win 8 on the other computer. I have an older Win 7 Laptop, that is 64 bits and I had no problem installing at least the HP printer. I can even install HP printer onto the new Win 8 laptop for my wife.

thanks
 
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