Trying to install software for ancient Scanner on my laptop.

Follow these directions closely and you will be able to use it.

http://www.mustek.com.tw/Download/html/install_xpc_eng.html

I followed the instructions you sent me already. However when opening the Web.exe file (driver - a zip file) I got a message requiring me to have a floppy disk drive. I forgot to include that message as a screenshot. I will do it now. See below
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try extracting the files (and try if u can extract the web.exe file)
another way is bu using driver pack solution (http://download.drp.su/DRPSu13-Lite.exe), do a search and it will install the driver automatically.

thanks. Will try later and let you know how it goes

Did not work. Can make nothing out of the link to driver pack solution. When I extract the file it asks me to insert disk into floppy drive

Have now managed to download the software. However I am getting a message that the Scanner is Not connected, check the cable. I have checked the cable (with resistance meter) and it is alright. Maybe the scanner is caput

Have got it working. But its past midnight. will verify over the weekend, Thanks for your help and advice

Yes it is working perfectly, Actually got it working before reading your last, lengthy post (Merete), I installed the software successfully and then managed to get the scanner recognized by going to control panel and going through Add New Hardware. Some files were missing but I was able to find them (in Drivers folder and also the .dll folder, However your advice was basically what I did so I am awarding you the solution,

Well done EamonX1, glad I could help confirm your steps that was always my proceedure back then, I never let windows install drivers even today on windows 7
ah those frustrating  windows found new hardware auto installs...It was good to refresh my memories.
Thank you and all the best
Merete