Before diving into the driver situation, here’s a quick look at the UMAX Astra 5800’s specifications:

Click the Windows Start menu, right-click , and select Manage to open Device Manager .

Create a new virtual machine and install a 32-bit OS (like Windows XP or Windows 7 32-bit).

on Windows 7 64-bit by following the proven workarounds outlined below.

Official 64-bit drivers for the UMAX Astra 5800 on Windows 7 were never released by the manufacturer. However, you can still get the device running by using Compatibility Mode