Data Invalid in XP

Slider · 03-September-03, 08:01 PM

Has anybody else been driven crazy by this damn DATA INVALID when trying to install a driver? I took out my network card, and installed a new wireless card (wifes 'puter)and when installing the drivers it ends by saying they couldn't be installed because data was invalid!

BigAkita · 03-September-03, 08:43 PM

Install the drivers first, then install the card.

Slider · 03-September-03, 09:25 PM

Actually BA, I figured out what was wrong. I did install the drivers 1st. This is an XP problem. I've had it with other hardware as well. I got the fix here:

Here is the solution for this issue, it worked perfectly for me : Why do I get the message "data is invalid" when installing a device driver? This error appears to be due to a protection problem in the Windows registry and can occur with a variety of drivers (sound cards and SCSI drivers have been reported). To fix this problem, go to Start, Run... and type "regedit" 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. Right Click on the "VEN_xxxx" for that device and select 'Permissions' and then tick "Allow" for "Full Control".
Close Regedit and then continue with the installation of your device.

Worked like a charm.

Now I just have crappy signal strength. And it's a little slow

03-September-03, 08:01 PM		#1 (permalink)
Slider Ghostrider	Data Invalid in XP Has anybody else been driven crazy by this damn DATA INVALID when trying to install a driver? I took out my network card, and installed a new wireless card (wifes 'puter)and when installing the drivers it ends by saying they couldn't be installed because data was invalid!

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03-September-03, 08:43 PM		#2 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Install the drivers first, then install the card.

03-September-03, 09:25 PM		#3 (permalink)
Slider Ghostrider	Actually BA, I figured out what was wrong. I did install the drivers 1st. This is an XP problem. I've had it with other hardware as well. I got the fix here: Here is the solution for this issue, it worked perfectly for me : Why do I get the message "data is invalid" when installing a device driver? This error appears to be due to a protection problem in the Windows registry and can occur with a variety of drivers (sound cards and SCSI drivers have been reported). To fix this problem, go to Start, Run... and type "regedit" 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. Right Click on the "VEN_xxxx" for that device and select 'Permissions' and then tick "Allow" for "Full Control". Close Regedit and then continue with the installation of your device. Worked like a charm. Now I just have crappy signal strength. And it's a little slow