Windows 10 had somehow messed with my file permissions, and a number of files were affected. I uninstalled everything, but there were still some HP files and directories hanging on. No consecutive scanned filenames or folders, no multiple photo-detect. I kept getting the 'scanner already in use' error. I tried everything in the thread to no avail. Well, I had a similar problem but needed a different solution. Business PCs, Workstations and Point of Sale Systems.Printer Wireless, Networking & Internet.DesignJet, Large Format Printers & Digital Press.Printing Errors or Lights & Stuck Print Jobs.