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Uninstalling Your Scanning Software
You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your scanner software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system.
For Windows
Note:
For Windows 7 and Vista, you need an administrator account and password if you log on as a standard user.
For Windows XP, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
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Turn off the scanner.
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Disconnect the scanner’s interface cable from your computer.
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Do one of the following.
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Windows 7 and Vista: Click the start button and select Control Panel.
Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel.
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Do one of the following.
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Windows 7 and Vista: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category.
Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
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Select the software you want to uninstall such as EPSON Scan, your scanner’s Manual, and the application from the list displayed.
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Do one of the following.
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Windows 7: Click Uninstall/Change.
Windows Vista: Click Uninstall/Change, and then click Continue in the User Account Control window.
Windows XP: Click Change/Remove.
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When the confirmation window appears, click Yes.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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In some cases, a message may appear to prompt you to restart your computer. If so, make sure I want to restart my computer now is selected and click Finish.
For Mac OS X
Note:
To uninstall applications you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall programs if you log on as a Limited account user.
Depending on the application, the Installer may be separated from the Uninstaller.
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Quit all running applications.
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Insert the Epson scanner software CD-ROM into your Macintosh.
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Double-click the Install Navi icon in the Epson folder.
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Click Software list and then double-click the software you want to uninstall, such as EPSON Scan, your scanner’s Manual, and the application.
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If prompted, read and accept the terms of the software license agreement.
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Click Uninstall, or select Uninstall from the menu in the upper left and click Uninstall.
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Note:
If you cannot select Uninstall, double-click the Applications folder in your Mac OS X hard drive, select the application you want to uninstall, and then drag it to the Trash icon.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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