Epson 1260 "has not passed windows logo testing"

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

Typically you remove the old drivers first then install the new drivers with
the scanner off and usb cable unplugged (ignore the warnings about not
passing windows logo testing as they came from Epson's site.)

"Trish" <Ygroupie@vfemail.net> wrote in message
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> My brother is trying to install an Epson 1260 scanner in XP. Installation
> of the first driver available from the Epson site gave him the "has not
> passed windows logo testing" diagnostic but he proceeded anyway.
> Everything worked and he scanned ok until he rebooted - then the programs
> in Start Up didn't start up. He rolled back the driver and everything was
> ok. Then he started to install the second driver but stopped when he got
> the same diagnostic. Has anyone had this problem with the 1260? How do
> you get around it?
>
> Thanks a lot for your help.
>
> Trish