Wacom bamboo won't work well with windows 10 - suggestions?

I have an early model wacom bamboo fun tablet/stylus--I think its cte350. New driver download doesn't work with windows 10. Wacom website administrator said they are no longer supporting the model--and it's Microsoft's job to find a solution. Anyway, I've given up I'm looking into the newer intuos (non "PRO" models). Now wacom had differentiated its series by function. Don't know if that really matters. But what would be a satisfactory wacom intuos tablet/stylus model for PS/PS elements (not the PRO versions since they are a few hundred dollars). Also, is there a tablet size" monitor size ratio to consider. For example, I use a 27 inch monitor would a 'small' tablet be difficult to use given that pen requires especially fine motor hand movements--I have nerve damage in my hand.

A couple thoughts here. When you say "doesn't work" what do you mean by that? Will the driver load? Is there any function at all? What happens when you simply plug the tablet in without loading the driver?

 

When an executable is loaded into the system and a program writes to the registry--it is possible to locate the executable file and change its emulation. Locate the Bamboo .exe file and right click--selecting 'Properties.' Select 'Compatibility' and choose the last version you know the driver worked with--or the highest version that Wacom states the driver is certified for. Watch this video also, as it may have some help for you. A bit hard to understand due to the accent of the maker--but have a look:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcbEHrMPsdU

 

Also, have a look at Windows 10 native 'Pen & Touch' settings and see if something there is either interfering with--or possibly overriding the Wacom interface. Depending on how you use the Bamboo (pressure or not), see if the native settings without the driver works.

 

In any experiment such as this, be sure to REMOVE the driver that is not working before reinstalling again or trying another solution. This is a bit more complex than simply deleting the folder or using the Win10 remove program function. Download CCleaner from Piriform.com and clear out your registry entries each time--and afterwards reboot your computer before trying another install or strategy. You can get CCleaner here:

 

CCleaner - Free Download or try CCleaner Professional - Piriform

 

Oh, and always save a copy of the registry when it asks before cleaning.

 

As to the size of the present run of Intuos tablets, I thought I was going to be a "big shot" and bought the Medium size. WAY TOO BIG--probably perfect for illustrators, graphic artists, and animators--far too much real estate for standard photo editing and compositing. I have scaled the active area down to one-quarter the pad area--just about the size of the Wacom Intuos Small model. I also got to experiment with a Small tablet--and it was perfect. Sometime soon I plan to sell the Medium and buy a small one. It is easy to set the sensitivity and tracking of any--my issue is rheumatoid arthritis... :(

Edited April 14, 2017 by PapaTango

the old Bamboo line was now called confusingly Intuos and what was the Intuso line is now Intuso Pro.

 

For anyone wanting to do Sketching or digital painting it’s now Intuso and above if you are going for a new tablet.

 

Beside Wacom, Huion and XP-Pen has some quite nice and affordable device with good driver.

 

I have been working on a XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro Display Drawing Pad for a year or so… and am perfectly happy. The idea of drawing on the screen is indeed very nice . The pressure sensitivity is better, the parallax issues are much smaller, the red dial and hotkeys is very helpful .

I had the same problem with an old Bamboo. AFAIK, there are no drivers available that will make it work properly with Windows 10. After much fussing, I got a few functions to work, but basically, it's not usable with Windows 10.

 

I am also interested in replacing it, but only for photo editing--in particular, for making selections--and not for drawing, so size is a key issue. From PapaTango's comment, I take it a small one would be fine, but I suspect it also depends on the size of the monitor you are mirroring.

The Wacom tablet I used for many years died with Windows XP. The same thing happened with my X-Rite (nee Gretag-MacBeth) Pro 1 spectrophotometer. The drivers were not and will not be updated.

 

The resolution of an Intuos tablet is at least that of most monitors (more than my 5K iMac). You can map the pad to absolution positions on the monitor, or relative positions like a mouse. The cursor follows the position of the pen when it's held a short distance from the pad. It's very easy to select objects on the monitor using the fine motor capability of your drawing hand. I prefer a 6x8 pad, but you may want something smaller (and cheaper) or full sized.

 

I now use an Apple "Magic Pad" in lieu of a Wacom tablet (or mouse) for selecting and editing. The resolution, haptics and gestures make it the ideal tool, IMO.

 

For really fine work, such as markups, sketches and notation, I use an iPad Pro and Apple Pen 2. Like the Wacom pen, it is pressure-sensitive (or not) at your option.

Edited November 6, 2019 by Ed_Ingold

For those of us considering taking the plunge and buying a new one, there are two critical questions:

 

1. are the cheapest Intuos and Intuos pro large enough for photo editing? They are almost the same size. The Intuos is 6 x. 3.7. The pro is 0.2 larger in both directions.

2. For photo editing, does moving up to the pro buy you much? It's far more expensive.

 

Anyone have relevant experience?

 

thanks

Mine seems to be working okay on Win 10 x64 (Version 10.0.18362 Build 18362).