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    Question "The Data is Invalid"

    Long time ago there was this guys who had problems with sound drivers. I have the same problem now, i know(pretty sure) it must be Realtek AC'97, also there's this C-Media, whatever i try to install it won't recognize the driver and says "The Data is invalid"


    So i'd inform you with my PC stats from Everest scan:

    --------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

    Version EVEREST v2.20.405/ee
    Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
    Report Type Quick Report
    Computer EXPERIEN-2D4352
    Generator Administrator
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
    Date 2009-03-30
    Time 18:50


    --------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Computer:
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
    DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
    Computer Name EXPERIEN-2D4352
    User Name Administrator

    Motherboard:
    CPU Type Intel Celeron D 336, 2800 MHz (21 x 133)
    Motherboard Name Unknown
    Motherboard Chipset Intel Springdale-G i865G
    System Memory 1536 MB (DDR SDRAM)
    BIOS Type AMI (12/20/06)
    Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
    Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

    Display:
    Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB)
    Monitor LG Flatron ez T710BH [17" CRT] (1412298256)

    Multimedia:
    Audio Adapter Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3]

    Storage:
    IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
    IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
    SCSI/RAID Controller D347PRT SCSI Controller
    Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
    Disk Drive WDC WD800AAJS-00PSA0 (74 GB, IDE)
    Optical Drive Generic DVD-ROM SCSI CdRom Device
    Optical Drive HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4521B (DVD:16x, CD:52x/32x/52x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
    SMART Hard Disks Status OK

    Partitions:
    C: (NTFS) 76308 MB (66368 MB free)

    Input:
    Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse HID-compliant mouse

    Network:
    Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC (192.168.1.64)

    Peripherals:
    Printer Send To OneNote 2007
    USB1 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
    USB1 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
    USB1 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
    USB1 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
    USB2 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [A-2/A-3]
    USB Device USB Human Interface Device



    What to do?

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    What is your motherboard make/model (you may have to look inside at the board itself - have a care).

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    Quote Originally Posted by CCT View Post
    What is your motherboard make/model (you may have to look inside at the board itself - have a care).
    There are thousands of text on the motherboard. How do i know which 1 is right?

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    Motherboard 63-286-0000010-00101111-122006-INTEL$75I6G286_775I65G BIOS P2.90
    Motherboard DMIMOBO: 775i65G.
    Motherboard DMISYS: To Be Filled By O.E.M. To Be Filled By O.E.M.
    Motherboard Unknown
    PCI/AGP 10DE-02E0: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT [NoDB]



    Another thing - There's this Asrock very large.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CCT View Post
    What is your motherboard make/model (you may have to look inside at the board itself - have a care).
    I could be mistaken, but:
    ASRock 775i65G motherboard

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    OK -so you compare specs with this;

    http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=775I65G

    If they match (looks like they will since that is what the board is BUT I'm trying to help you and other posters learn) then you want the Asrock downloads for that motherboard. (always 'unless' you have installed an add-on sound card - LoL).

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    Quote Originally Posted by CCT View Post
    OK -so you compare specs with this;

    http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=775I65G

    If they match (looks like they will since that is what the board is BUT I'm trying to help you and other posters learn) then you want the Asrock downloads for that motherboard. (always 'unless' you have installed an add-on sound card - LoL).
    It's the same as usual, when i try to install, the C-Media freezes on 94% and gives the same message. Also there's this sign on the lower right corner. After the format, even the CD which kind of gives the same drivers, still the program freezes on 94%.

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    Data is Invalid error messages almost always are related to incorrect registry permissions for the driver being installed rather than because of incorrect driver downloads. If you are comfortable editing your registry, you can try this and then try reinstalling.
    To fix the Error 13: Data is invalid problem, go to Start, Run... and type "REGEDT32.EXE" without the quotes to run the Registry Editor. Navigate to


    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ENUM\P CI
    and you will see a number of keys of the form "VEN_xxxx", where xxxx are strings like "1102&DEV_0004&SUBSYS_00011103&REV_04".

    Under each of these folders will be another folder with a long numerical name.

    Open each folder and look for the "DeviceDesc" which matches the hardware you are trying to install.

    HIGHLIGHT THE ENTRY "VEN_xxxx" for that device and select 'SECURITY'-'PERMISSIONS' FROM THE WINDOW TOP MENU and then tick "Allow" for "Full Control".

    Close REGEDT32 and then continue with the installation of your device.
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    Quote Originally Posted by geoscomp View Post
    Data is Invalid error messages almost always are related to incorrect registry permissions for the driver being installed rather than because of incorrect driver downloads. If you are comfortable editing your registry, you can try this and then try reinstalling.
    To begin with, the permission goes back to its original state after restarts. Still, when grant permission to everyone and right after that try to install the device, still the C-Media installation freezes on 94% and throws me the message "The Data is Invalid". Losing hope here.

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    Could be very dumb question, but what happens if i delete all the "Sound, video and game controllers" option and try to "Search for new hardware"?

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    'the permission goes back to its original state after restarts.'

    It could just be that you need to log in on the administrator account to install those drivers. Same with changing permissions. Must have admin rights!?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by CCT View Post
    'the permission goes back to its original state after restarts.'

    It could just be that you need to log in on the administrator account to install those drivers. Same with changing permissions. Must have admin rights!?!
    Well after the format, i am the Administrator.

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    So the riddle goes unsolved?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hanzorx View Post
    Well after the format, i am the Administrator.
    You said nothing in post 1 about reformatting.

    In any case, with a fresh install you shouldn't have permission issues. So I am stumped - ??

    Sorry!

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