asked on 10/10/2011

Installing HP Software in Windows XP Mode

Hi Guys,

I'm trying to install and configure a HP CM1312nfi MFP in XP Mode under my 32bit Windows 7 O/S. It needs to be connected via USB.

I've been able to get the basic printer driver installed and working correctly. The problem i'm having is that when installing the HP Software Suite, i am asked to choose whether the printer is to be installed via USB or Network. It then goes on to wait for you to connect the printer via USB. I'm unsure on how to get it to recognise the printer as it is connected to the USB port already.

Thanks!

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johnb6767

10/11/2011

Phiwi Moyo

10/10/2011

Disconnect the printer by removing the cable and switch it off then put it back it and switch it o, do this while it is waiting to find a new printer.

ded9

10/10/2011

Right click on the HP software setup file-properties- compatibility tab- select xp from the list and click ok...now try installing the software.

Ded9

mhbland

10/10/2011

ASKER

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies. But maybe i should have explained myself better in the first post. The software needs to be installed under the XP Mode virtual enviroment within Windows 7 itself. The reason for this being that the HP Software Solution suite loses a core function that i need when installed in Windows 7. This is the Scan to Folder function, which only works under Windows XP.

Thanks again.

praveen_16july

10/10/2011

that is the driver compatibility issue, the current driver is not able to detect your usb printer. need to download updated one with right os (Windows 7)...

Thanks

ded9

10/10/2011

Did you try this step in windows 7

Right click on the HP software setup file-properties- compatibility tab- select xp from the list and click ok...now try installing the software.

Reboot and check.

If you have already tried it then launch windows xp mode..on the top click on usb....you will get an option to attach HP usb printer..click on that and then install the software in windows xp mode.

Ded9

johnb6767

10/10/2011

Unfortunately, that's the problem with most of the HP AIO units, as they have moved towards having Windows 7 native functions instead of the Full Software Suite. If not mistaken, that printer does have a network card in it, which should still function from XP Mode on the network....

Is it listed at the top of the XP Mode screen under USB , where you can select "Attach"? In the RDP like bar at the top of the screen when viewing XP Mode......

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johnb6767

10/11/2011

Most current HP softwares have an optin to "Plug in the device later"....

johnb6767

10/11/2011

Does this model not have this option in the installer?