Cannon does not usually instal files in the Windows Folder

"Quaoar" <quaoar@tenthplanet.net> wrote in message
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> "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)
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>> "Striped" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>>>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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> AFIK, sfc /scannow only works to restore Windows registered system files,
> not just any installed driver file. Additionally, the Canon drivers have
> been uncertified (I do not know about the very new cameras and their
> drivers) and sfc will not in any event restore them.
>
> Reinstalling the software for the camera is the best solution.
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> Q
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