Error Msg: MOTUFirewireAudioDriver.kext installed improperly

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Error Msg: MOTUFirewireAudioDriver.kext installed improperly

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Help! I'm having trouble with Cue Mix Console for my 896HD. At the beginning of the day today the Cue Mix Console wouldn't open. I downloaded drivers from the MOTU site, but during install I get this error message: The system extensions "System/Library/MOTUFirewireAudioDriver.kext was installed improperly and must be reinstalled. I've tried reinstalling drivers several times, reinstalled DP from the install disc, repaired permissions and repaired disc (no problems found)

I have also gotten the same error message regarding the MIDI Driver.kext.

I'm using the 896 with an HD 192 and they are both available in the Configure Hardware Driver dialog. The MOTU PCI Console opens and functions properly.

Big session tomorrow morning....anyone???

Thanks,
Chris
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Re: Error Msg: MOTUFirewireAudioDriver.kext installed improp

Post by skyboy »

OK, it's the nest morning. Band will be here in 15 minutes. Now the 896 isn't even showing up in the Configure Hardwire Driver dialog.

Where do driver extensions come from? Should I reinstall Snow Leopard? I've reinstalled DP, andMOTU drivers several times in different orders, run disc utilities, and of course restarted repeatedly.

HELP!
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Re: Error Msg: MOTUFirewireAudioDriver.kext installed improp

Post by NazRat »

Did you try Repair Permissions?

Nevermind - I see you did.
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Re: Error Msg: MOTUFirewireAudioDriver.kext installed improp

Post by NazRat »

I just looked at the drivers available and are you installing the most recent driver set - 'Firewire and USB Audio Driver Installer' date 3/29/11? If you are trying to install one of the earlier packages that has the unit listed in the description and you are running Leopard/Snow Leopard, this would cause this type of error.
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