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Fritzi Schlicker
Im wanting to know if there is a big difference between in the quality of scans im gonna get using the different available options for software and then converting using NLP. I currently use the original dimage scan software on a windows computer and scan as a positive and then transfer and convert on my mac. Figured vuescan and silverfast might be an easier option to forego the needing to transfer and dealing with old software. Will I see much of any difference using vuescan and or silverfast in combination with negative lab pro?
Ive been using dimage scan for a little bit now but I have had trouble with windows xp virtual machines. The scanner will get recognized the first time i load up the machine but after that any time i restart it will show the scanner is there, and the dimage scan software will launch, but it just hangs there indefinitely. have you had any issues with vms and dimage scan?
Lastly, please spread the info regarding the original software. i find the idea that people are purchasing silverfast just for ICE with minolta scanners frustrating. I think the software is overpriced to the point of extortion.
This is the way, I installed Nikonscan (version 4.0.3) on a Windows-10-64bit-system (the same procedure works on a Windows-7-64bit-system):
There is no need for a virtual machine.
- I installed the Nikonscan software (version 4.0.3)
- I replaced the content of the files "Nks1394.inf" and "NksUSB.inf" (the files are the drivers) as described here:
-for-64-Bit-Windows/Coolscan/Nikon-Scan/
- than I connected the Nikon scanner to my Windows-10-system and changed to the 'windows device manager' ; in the 'windows device manager' I updated the missing drivers from the just copied files "Nks1394.inf" and "NksUSB.inf" (via 'windows device manager' you can select the folder on your system from where to update the drivers).
- Before installing the modified drivers it is necessary to allow the installation of drivers without valid signature (duckduckgo.com and mama google know how to do that..)
- And then I tested if the antique Nikonscan software runs on my Windows-10-system. And YES Coolscan + Nikonscan + Windows-10 work very well together.
Running the Nikonscan software on a windows 10 64bit system is possible, because of the modified drivers that I found on colorperfect.com .
If you use the search term 'Photo.net Steel Chn Nikon coolscan driver' on duckduckgo.com or google
you will find some more information about the modified drivers for the Nikon 5000- and 9000-scanners.