Use the "USB Passthrough" feature to let the VM "see" the scanner. đź’ˇ Pro Tip for Connection Issues

The UMAX Astra 5800 was designed during the Windows XP era. Because the architecture of Windows 10 is significantly more advanced—specifically regarding 64-bit driver signing—the original installation CDs will typically fail or hang during setup. To bridge this gap, you must use one of the three methods below. Method 1: Using VueScan (Recommended)

Ensure the lock switch on the bottom or back of the UMAX 5800 is in the "Unlocked" position.