Thanks DL!

I've never heard about this Windows utility, and will give it a try tonite.

"DL" <dl@LeaveMeAlone.net> wrote in message
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> First try the system file checker, sfc, see win help.
> If that doesnt do it reinstall *all* your cannon software/drivers as per
> cannon instructions. (usually install software, prior to connecting usb
> device)
>
> "Striped" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:uutRJv37FHA.1148@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>I had accidentally deleted one or several files from the WINDOWS folder,
>>so now I cannot connect my camera to XP through the USB cable.
>>
>> I downloaded WIA drivers from the Canon's website and can now see the
>> camera in Windows Explorer but "Camera and Scanner" wizard still doesn't
>> work. The systems beeps when camera gets connected but the wizard itself
>> doesn't show up.
>> If I directly go to the wizard, I can see the camera but the files cannot
>> be downloaded.
>>
>> The list of files I have in Windows folder:
>> Windows/twain_32/wiatwain.ds
>> Windows/twain.dll
>> Windows/twain_32.dll
>> Windows/twunk_16.exe
>> Windows/twunk_32.exe
>>
>> Is there any chance I can insttall a windows component or a third-party
>> app so the wizard will start working again?
>>
>> thank you!
>>
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