I very recently had to do a 'System restoration' on my computer. When I got ready to re-install my Visioneer 8700 USB scanner I found that I couldn't find the driver disk after the 'New Hardware Found' surfaced, with a following request for the driver disk. I disconnected the scanner, rebooted my computer and went online to download a driver. Now , when I connect the scanner I don't get the 'New Hardware Found' indication. Also, when I went into the control panel - to have the computer search for new hardware - I could find absolutely nothing on my connected device. I really need this scanner operational, and hope someone can help me through this.