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What is ‘WIA driver’?
WIA, Windows Image Acquisition, is a Microsoft driver model from Windows ME onwards. A WIA driver enables the graphics software like Windows Scanner, Photoshop, to communicate with your imaging hardware like scanner. If a WIA driver is missing, old or incompatible on your computer, then you may probably get the error ‘You need a WIA driver to use this device’. Follow along the guide below to install a correct latest WIA driver for your scanner to solve the problem.Fixes for ‘You need a WIA driver to use this device’:
You can choose to install your scanner WIA driver manually, which requires your time, patience and computer technique. Or alternatively, you can make use of Driver Easy to help you find and install the WIA driver automatically.Way 1: Install a scanner WIA driver manually
As the error message saying, you can install the WIA driver from the installation CD or manufacturer’s website. The installation CD is always coming together with your scanner when you bought it. Insert it into your computer and the follow the on-screen instructions.![Image result for HP scanner Setup Software CD-ROM](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/AD4AAOSwHLNZUYN6/s-l225.jpg)
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4) Reboot your Windows and try to scan your files to see if it succeeds.
Way 2: Install a scanner WIA driver automatically
If you’re not confident with downloading or updating drivers manually, let Driver Easy help you do it automatically. With its help, you can say goodbye to driver headache and delays forever. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. 1) Download and install Driver Easy. Then run it on your Windows. 2) Click Scan Now. All drivers problems of your computer would be detected in less than 1 min. Your scanner driver is no exception.![](https://images.drivereasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_5a0bf409370bd.jpg)
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