Eigil Krogh,

When the installer asks for the driver disk, direct it to where the driver
is located. When you viewed the driver in Control Panel > Printers > File >
Server Properties, I think it also shows the location. Try that before you
do anything else.

If that doesn't work, and when it wants the driver CD, insert the Vista DVD
because that's where the driver came from in the first place. This is
something I'd try just to determine whether something good will come out of
it. Free to try.

In addition, I wouldn't read and interpret an .inf file, unless I was
trained to do so. If the system wants to see an .inf file, show it to the
system and let it decide whether it likes it or not.

If nothing else gets the job done, go with contacting HP. I agree with that.
--
freddy

--
freddy


"Eigil Krogh" wrote:

> Thanks again freddy and dean-dean!
>
>
> freddy:
>
> I tried to search Windows\inf\ for 880c (both files nemaes and file
> contents). The only thing, that was founf for HP DeskJet 880C was an
> oem72.inf file for Windows95 (contains these lines:
> "
> [DJ880]
> DriverFile=You_must_use_the_supplied_setup_program_to_install_this_printer!
> CopyFiles=HPDriverFiles
> Win95DeviceID=HEWLETT-PACKARDDESKJ70CE
> Device=%device%
> VendorInstaller="hpfpnp.dll,ScheduleInstallation"
> "
>
>
> dean-dean:
>
> System File Checker gave this output:
> "
> C:\Windows\system32>sfc /scannow
>
> Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.
>
> Beginning verification phase of system scan.
> Verification 99% complete.
> Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired
> them. Details are included in the CBS.Log windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For
> example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log
> "
>
> but reconnecting the printer USB nothing had changed. First I got the normal
> message:
> "
> Driver Software Installation
>
> Installing device driver software
>
> HEWLETT-PACKARDDESKJET 880C Searching Windows Update...
>
>
> Close
> "
>
> and then:
> "
> Found New Hardware - HEWLETT-PACKARDDESKJET 880C
>
> Insert the disc that came with your HEWLETT-PACKARDDESKJET 880C
>
> If you have the disc that came with your device, insert it now. Windows will
> automatically
> search the disc for driver software.
>
>
> -> I don't have the disc. Show me other options.
>
>
> Cancel
> "
>
> and then, when I clicked "I don't have the disc. Show me other options":
>
> "
> Found New Hardware - HEWLETT-PACKARDDESKJET 880C
>
> Windows was unable to install your HEWLETT-PACKARDDESKJET 880C
> Windows could not find driver software for your device.
>
>
> If you know the manufacturer of your device, you can visit its website and
> check the support
> section for driver software.
>
>
> Close
> "
>
>
> Do you think I have to reinstall VISTA ? Can I do a repair only if I
> reinstall ?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Best
> Eigil
>
>
> "dean-dean" <dean-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:O9%(E-Mail Removed)...
> > You should be seeing a list of Printers, either through Add Hardware or
> > Add Printer (Control Panel\Printers). Everyone would have this list, even
> > if they don't have a printer. I would do this:
> >
> > Run the , by right-clicking on Command Prompt, and
> > choosing Run as Administrator. At the prompt, type:
> >
> > sfc /scannow
> >
> > Press enter on your keyboard. The scan may take awhile.
> >
> > Then try adding the printer, first by turning the printer on, then
> > plugging it in to your computer. Hopefully, a "Your devices are ready to
> > use" window will display on the screen. If the window displays and does
> > not close automatically, close the window.
> >
> > If that doesn't work, try the Add Printer/list approach again.
> >
> >
> > "Eigil Krogh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> Thanks for the replies!
> >>
> >> I did try "disconnect the printer, delete the printer, reboot and then
> >> reconnect the printer and Add Hardware with both automatic, select from a
> >> list of printers and Windows Update. If I try to select from a list of
> >> printers none is shown. If I try the Windows Update button I get a short
> >> list of Hewlet Packard printers, but the DeskJet 880C isn't among them.
> >>
> >>
> >> - Eigil
> >>
> >>
> >> "dean-dean" <dean-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>> Try Control Panel > Add Hardware. You could attempt the automatic
> >>> option first. If that doesn't work, try the second option, and select
> >>> from a list of printers, or use the Windows Update button, under the
> >>> list...
> >>>
> >>> "Eigil Krogh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >>> news:87BD1E71-B205-4346-AAA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>>> Hi
> >>>>
> >>>> I have a HP DeskJet 880C printer. When I upgraded Windows XP to Windows
> >>>> VISTA the printer was automatically installed.
> >>>>
> >>>> Unfortunately I deleted the printer by error. Now VISTA can't find the
> >>>> driver for the printer, when I connect it via USB.
> >>>>
> >>>> I don't understand that. How can the driver disappear ? Can it have
> >>>> been deleted during a Disk Cleanup ?
> >>>>
> >>>> What can I do now to reinstall the driver ? (I checked HPs support
> >>>> software download site, but they only write, that VISTA has the driver
> >>>> which was right, but now it is gone)
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks in advance for suggestions!
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Best
> >>>> Eigil
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
>
>

Have you considered how cheap it is to buy a current model printer that
will work under VISTA? <s>

If you are goiing to follow Freddy's method, do try the Run As
Administrator mode I describe below, but without setting compatibility
of course.

The last HP driver for the DJ880C/882C is for WIN98/ME -- since then
they say it is in the operating system -- for WIN2000 and for XP.

I suppose you could try the WIN98/ME driver (there's one for Parallel
port and one for Parallel or USB) software for the DJ880C.

If you've been trying various solutions and now want to install the HP
software -- remove all traces of the HP printer from VISTA: uninstall
any software that may appear in Add/Remove Programs; delete any icon
for the printer in Control Panel / Printers; unplug that USB cable from
the PC and reboot.

You must install the HP software while the printer and its cable are
both unplugged from the computer.

Then install the HP software -- I would recommend using Compatibility
mode set to WIN98 and checking the box [ X ] Run As Administrator. This
choice is on the Properties/Compatibility TAB for the file that starts
installing the HP software -- often setup.exe or autorun.exe if you are
installing from a CD NOTE Dont allow the CD to autoplay.

But I have no knowledge that a Windows 98 driver will do anything under
VISTA.

Good luck.

In article <#(E-Mail Removed)>, ...winston wrote:

> Visit HP's web site and download the XP driver or order the CD from*
> HP.

There is no XP or W2K HP driver downloadable from the HP site -- they
say it is incorporated in the operating system already. The last
compete driver software is for WIN98/ME.

Doubtful if this would work in VISTA even under compataibility mode? I
really do not know.

Hi

The problem is solved! In ran the installation DVD again and chose Upgrade.
Now the printer (and other things that didn't work right) are working fine!

Thanks for all the replies!

Best
Eigil

"huwyngr" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Have you considered how cheap it is to buy a current model printer that
> will work under VISTA? <s>
>
> If you are goiing to follow Freddy's method, do try the Run As
> Administrator mode I describe below, but without setting compatibility
> of course.
>
> The last HP driver for the DJ880C/882C is for WIN98/ME -- since then
> they say it is in the operating system -- for WIN2000 and for XP.
>
> I suppose you could try the WIN98/ME driver (there's one for Parallel
> port and one for Parallel or USB) software for the DJ880C.
>
> If you've been trying various solutions and now want to install the HP
> software -- remove all traces of the HP printer from VISTA: uninstall
> any software that may appear in Add/Remove Programs; delete any icon
> for the printer in Control Panel / Printers; unplug that USB cable from
> the PC and reboot.
>
> You must install the HP software while the printer and its cable are
> both unplugged from the computer.
>
> Then install the HP software -- I would recommend using Compatibility
> mode set to WIN98 and checking the box [ X ] Run As Administrator. This
> choice is on the Properties/Compatibility TAB for the file that starts
> installing the HP software -- often setup.exe or autorun.exe if you are
> installing from a CD NOTE Dont allow the CD to autoplay.
>
> But I have no knowledge that a Windows 98 driver will do anything under
> VISTA.
>
> Good luck.
>

In article <#(E-Mail Removed)>, Eigil Krogh wrote:

> ran the installation DVD again and chose Upgrade

Is that an option in the installation procedure to upgrade an existing
driver?