Debbie-
Have you always had trouble with the scanner?
Sometimes the older drivers work best with a older system.
Here is a link to RegCleaner that I found-will work on ME
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download460.html
And another cleaner RegSeeker(be careful with this one)
http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm
I use them both all the time-just make a backup before using ANY cleaner.
How to Backup,Edit,and Restore the Registry in 95,98,+ME
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;322754
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P.S. I can’t remember how to make the link not wrap ???