I just figured out that if I install the newer version of vuesscan, then unplug my scanner before starting it, it gives me the "tip of day" that no scanner is found. If I then quit the application and plug in my computer, then start the application again, vuescan works fine. So apparently in vuescan 9 I need to start the application for the first time without the scanner plugged in. -- Cheryl May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 HCSB)