"Ok... here's the scoop. THIS ONE WORKS >>With the FIXWINXP.EXE util<<.
** BEFORE attaching the scanner:
1. Download this driver's zip and extract the files.
2. Download FIXWINXP.EXE and run it.
3. When asked to, select the "web.exe" file extracted from the zip.
4. Continue the install process.
5. Reboot, THEN attach the scanner.
6. Scan!"