Prepare Your Contex Scanner for Windows 11
Windows 10 End-of-Life: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025.
After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates or patches — leaving your systems potentially vulnerable to security threats.
If you’re thinking about or preparing to upgrade to Windows 11, now is the perfect opportunity to check that your Contex scanner, software, and drivers will work smoothly.
Our easy step-by-step guide will help you confirm compatibility, update software and drivers if needed, and give you clear next steps so you can continue scanning without interruption.
Step 1: Check Compatibility
Some Contex scanners require updated drivers to work properly with Windows 11, and a few older models may not be supported. Use our scanner and software compatibility table below to see whether your device is Windows 11-ready instantly.
Compatible with Windows 11
The following scanner models and software packages are compatible with Windows 11.
Current Scanner Models
SD One+
SD One MF
IQ Quattro 2490
IQ Quattro X
HD Ultra X
IQ Flex
HD Apeiron/42
Legacy Scanner Models
HD Ultra (RA67G)
HD5450 (KD67E)
HD5430 (KN67E)
IQ Quattro 36 (MT52D)
IQ Quattro 44 (MR52D)
Drivers/Software
WIDEsystem – Version 5.7.4 and above
Nextimage 5 – Version 5.4.4 and above
Not compatible with Windows 11
The following scanner models and software packages are not compatible with Windows 11.
ACS 4600 (GA66D)
CHAMELEON 25 (GC67D)
CHAMELEON 36 (GD67D)
CHAMELEON G600 (GV67D)
CHAMELEON PREMIER 36 (GG67D)
CHAMELEON Sx 25 (GR67D)
CHAMELEON Tx 36 (GL67D)
CHROMA G600 (GS67D)
CHROMA Tx 40 (GE67D)
CHROMA XL 42 (GN67D)
COPYmate 18 (AA51A)
COUGAR 25 (GA67D)
COUGAR 36 (GB67D)
COUGAR G600 (GU67D)
COUGAR Sx 25 (GQ67D)
COUGAR Tx 36 (GK67D)
CRYSTAL 40 (FD67A)
CRYSTAL G600 (GT67D)
CRYSTAL Tx 40 (GF67D)
CRYSTAL XL 42 (GP67D)
Flex50i (AC51A)
FSC 225x PANORAMA (FC67A)
FSC x040 CHROMA (FB67A)
FSC x050 MAGNUM (FA67A)
Hawk-Eye Cx 36 (HA68A)
Hawk-Eye G36 (HC68A)
Hawk-Eye Mx 36 (HB68A)
HD iFLEX (BA51D)
HD2530 (KL67E)
HD3630 (KK67E)
HD3650 (KH67E)
HD4230 (KF67E)
HD4230i (KM67E)
HD4250 (KE67E)
MAGNUM G600 (GX67D)
MAGNUM XL 54 (GH67D)
PREMIER G600 (GW67D)
PREMIER Tx 36 (GM67D)
PUMA G600 (KC67E)
PUMA HS 36 (KA67E)
SD3600 (NA53A)
SD4410 (MA52)
SD4420 (MB52)
SD4430 (MC52)
SD4450 (MD52)
SD4490 (ME52)
TOUCAN G25 (GY67D)
XD2490 (MG52D)
Drivers/Software
WIDEsystem – Version 5.7.3 and below
Nextimage 5 – Version 5.4.3 and below
Step 2: Update to the latest versions
If your Contex scanner and scanning software are compatible with Windows 11, it’s easy to get the latest versions when you’re ready.
For current Contex scanners, before updating WIDEsystem and/or Nextimage 7, you will need to update your scanner’s firmware.
Scanner firmware is available on the Contex Support website to download. For information on how to install this, please refer to your scanner’s user manual (which is also available via the same page).
For the latest release of WIDEsystem, please visit the WIDEsystem download page.
For Nextimage 7*, please visit the Nextimage 7 download page.
Nextimage 5 is officially supported on Windows 11, with ongoing updates and assistance provided by Contex. For the latest release, click here.
Note – * Nextimage 7 is a new release of Nextimage – users with a Nextimage 5 or lower license key cannot upgrade to this version without purchasing a new license key. For users who recently upgraded to Nextimage 6, there is the opportunity to update to Nextimage 7 for free. For more information, please click here.
If you are unsure if your scanner is supported, please refer to the release notes available for each download.
Legacy scanner models
Legacy scanners are not always supported in the latest releases of WIDEsystem or Nextimage.
In these instances, you will need to download the last specific version that was supported by your scanner. You can find out which version your scanner supports via the scanner’s support page here.
Release notes also contain a list of supported scanners and operating systems. Please check these carefully.
Step 3: Plan for replacement
If your scanner or software isn’t supported on Windows 11, you can still continue using it with Windows 10 for now.
However, after October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, which means any new security vulnerabilities discovered will not be patched. Some new software features or integrations may also be unavailable.
Upgrading to a newer scanner model ensures you can take full advantage of Windows 11, plus discover the benefits of a new scanner with new features and benefit help you scan even better than before. There’s also the peace of mind of a 2-year parts guarantee as standard on all Contex scanners that can be extended for up to 5 years.
Contact us today for a free, no obligation quotation so you can start planning to change over or just stay up to date with the latest Contex solutions.
It is not advisable to find alternative methods to try and keep obsolete equipment or software working. Functionality and features may be impaired, and support through Contex will not be provided for users attempting to modify, bypass, or otherwise extend the operation of unsupported or outdated products.
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