after installing xp i cannot use my scanner.does anyone no were i can get the driver for xp home?

tried driverguide.com with no luck.

I believe the XP driver for your scanner is located HERE (http://www.mustek.com.tw/Download/driv_scanr/english/1200cpnew.html). I'm going to move this to the Device Drivers forum if you need any more help.

i have tried these but cannot get the file to extract.

how do i use this driver?after double clicking the file nothing happens.i dont realy understand the instructions for installing.

I believe that you have to shut down your anti virus software before installing. I just downloaded it from that site, the "5.21 MB, download all". It automatically opened and started to install which would be the case since it is an .exe file. I'd try downloading it again. It should work.