"The Data is Invalid"

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March 30th, 2009, 11:06 AM
Hanzorx

"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"
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1360/38463489.th.jpg

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?
March 30th, 2009, 12:04 PM
CCT

What is your motherboard make/model (you may have to look inside at the board itself - have a care).
March 30th, 2009, 12:18 PM
Hanzorx

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCT

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? :eek:
March 30th, 2009, 12:26 PM
Hanzorx

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.
March 30th, 2009, 12:48 PM
CCT

Try one/all of these methods;

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-1041092.html

http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto/moboid1.html

http://www.computercraft.com/docs/mbid.shtml
March 30th, 2009, 01:38 PM
Hanzorx

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCT

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
March 30th, 2009, 03:18 PM
CCT

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).
March 30th, 2009, 04:06 PM
Hanzorx

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCT

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%.
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3382/52382572.th.png
March 30th, 2009, 04:35 PM
geoscomp

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.

Quote:

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.
March 31st, 2009, 02:09 PM
Hanzorx

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoscomp

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.:(
March 31st, 2009, 02:31 PM
Hanzorx

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"?
March 31st, 2009, 04:24 PM
CCT

'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!?!
April 1st, 2009, 07:50 AM
Hanzorx

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCT

'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.
April 4th, 2009, 11:21 AM
Hanzorx

So the riddle goes unsolved?:confused:
April 4th, 2009, 12:39 PM
CCT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanzorx

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!
April 12th, 2009, 04:50 AM
NooNoo

Hanzorx what antivirus or firewall do you have installed?
Did you install the chipset drivers first?

According to everest your audio is Audio Adapter Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3]

So why are you installing C-Media?

try this one

Who made the computer?
April 12th, 2009, 12:28 PM
Hanzorx

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooNoo

Hanzorx what antivirus or firewall do you have installed?
Did you install the chipset drivers first?

According to everest your audio is Audio Adapter Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3]

So why are you installing C-Media?

try this one

Who made the computer?

My antivirus is NOD32, firewall isn't turned on
I found the CD for all the chipset installs and Audio Drivers, it start installing C-Media. Even then i get the "Data is invalid".
Tried the SoundMAX, same outcome.

Menu of the CD autorun.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6991/84490321.th.jpg

And after clicking "Audio Driver and Application" it starts installing C-Media, freezes on 94% as usual, and gives me the finger.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4051/67093270.th.jpg

How come even the CD that came with the computer bullies me now...
May 13th, 2009, 03:04 AM
NooNoo

Sorry it's been a while since I looked in. Has any progress been made?

Given that the original cd also has a problem it might imply there is a hardware fault. Have you tried uninstalling all sound drivers from add/remove programs and then turning the sound off in bios/setup, rebooting a few times so that windows gets the idea that sound is no longer there, then reinstalling?