Printer Drivers Support 32bit vs. 64bit

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Storm Archer

I am looking for a little help on a printer driver. I have a Canon Photo
Printer (CP710). The driver is only available for 32bit operating systems.
Any tips on being able to use a 32bit printer driver on Vista 64?

Thanks!
Storm
 
Hi,

You can't. Not only does it have to be a driver written specifically for
x64, but that driver must be signed to work in Vista. You can't run hardware
drivers in any sort of compatibility mode.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Hi Rick,

There is one part of your response that confuses me. Is the signing for
Vista required? In the 32-Bit world of Vista, the XP 32-bit drivers work for
the device. This driver is not signed for Vista, but works nonetheless.
Wouldn't this be the case in 64-bit as well?

Thank you for the clarification.
Storm
 
Drivers for Vista x64 must be 64bit signed drivers. No unsigned drivers
allowed. Vista x86 does allow unsigned driver.
 
Hi Colin,

Thank you. That definitely answers my questions.

Warmest Regards,
Storm
 
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