I'm running VirtualBox that is running XP on windows 7. The reason to need to run windows XP is I am using a film scanner in which I can't find a proper software or driver for Windows 7. The problem is the scanner (a Nikon Super CoolScan 8000-ED) works on FireWire 1394. I have a PCIe FireWire card installed, but it is not detected on the virtual windows xp machine. Is there a way to detect the PCIe FireWire card in the virtual machine? I'm not sure this is even possible.
If not, is it possible to install an XP driver to work with Windows 7. I can run the scanning software in compatibility mode, but without the driver for the scanner, the software won't detect it.
Are there any other options other than just getting an old PC and installing XP to it?
If not, is it possible to install an XP driver to work with Windows 7. I can run the scanning software in compatibility mode, but without the driver for the scanner, the software won't detect it.
Are there any other options other than just getting an old PC and installing XP to it?