Optix - Shutdown WIA Service

Optix - WIA Service Shutdown Needed



Issue:

Optix will not work correctly once this error box appears. A reboot of the computer will not resolve the issue.


Resolution:

Note - Services impact the computer, not per user login.


Optix should automatically disable the service when the Optix Workstation has been started. If it does not, Search for Services or services.msc .



Under Services, locate Windows Image Acquisition(WIA)





Stop the service, then Disable it.





Additional note - Even though service has been disabled, Windows Updates can change the status of this service to Automatic without you knowing it.


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