Who is a source for old windows 95 for direct scan use

[PowerKraus]

I can not get my direct scan to work on my XP laptop, even when I select the special Windows 95 compatability button.

Is there a cheap cheap source for laptops. I have old windows 95 software, so all I really need is the laptop.

Thanks in advance !

 

[JayC]

DOS programs cant capture ports under Windows XP, even when run in compatability mode. I prefer the old DOS based Calcom software so I keep an old laptop around.

Check Ebay, you dont need anything more than a P2 200 or so plus the cheaper it is, the less you will cry when it goes flying into the floorboard.

 

[SMS]

Here is a link to a site that has a file for making a boot disc. I believe the intent is to load Dos operating system and Directscan onto a 3.5" floppy, and boot the laptop off of the disc drive, not your hard drive. Hope this helps
Steve

Jeremy's Boot Disk for DirectScan

 

[dvernst]

I found my laptop on E-bay. I think I paid $125, and it came with windows 98 and two good batteries.

 

[plumber]

another option would be to pick up another cheap harddrive and put it in your current laptop. load whatever you want one it without messing with your original drive.

Dj