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pdlstl · Post by **pdlstl** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:43 pm

Hi,

As you can see in my post, http://www.unicornation.com/phpBB2/view ... hp?t=13793 I'm having similar problems that you and others experienced in your original thread.

While I'm semi-literate regarding computers, undertaking your recommended fix will be my deepest dive yet. And I must admit, I'm very apprehensive about trying this but my back is against the wall at this point.

I have a question regarding something in your instructions. The only only sp2.cab file I can find (using Search) is a zip file. Is this the correct one? Also, is the file you refer to when instructing to rename to sp2_dead.cab? If not, where is the correct one located? Your post said, "location see above". But I never saw the location you referenced.

Also, if I set a restore point before performing this delicate "operation", will this protect me in case I lose the patient on the table. IOW, what would the worst case scenario be if I blunder?

I have already unpdated to sp2 per the instructions on the MOTU install disk.

Thanks,

Earl

pdlstl · Post by **pdlstl** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:04 pm

If anyone knows the answer to my questions above, please post.

I have a session Saturday and need either the 828 mkII or the 896HD operational A.S.A.P.

Thanks in advance.

Earl

pdlstl · Post by **pdlstl** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:21 pm

crankz1 · Post by **crankz1** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:10 pm

Yes sp2.cab is a zip (compressed) file.
Your search should show the location.

I don't use system restore .... can't help ya there.

Worst thing I could see happen ..... you hose your IEEE1394 drivers.
If that where to happen, it should be as easy as ... correctly naming sp2.cab back and re-boot.
Windows should detect the hardware and reinstall the sp2 drivers from the .cab file. If not, you should be able to via the Device Manager.

Below is a link to the same information regarding this fix.

http://www.videredesign.com/xp2_workaround.htm

Hope this helps.

-Ken

pdlstl · Post by **pdlstl** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:41 pm

Ken,

I found the sp2.cab folder and got the recommended files from it.

I tried the fix and when I get to the point of re-installing the drivers at Device Manager, I point to the 1394_fix folder I created (with the drivers in it) but the driver install thing doesn't see anything in the folder except the 1394.inf file.

?????

Thanks for your help.

Earl

crankz1 · Post by **crankz1** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:25 pm

That is the file that needs to be opened for the driver install.
Apparently you will have to point back to that same folder, for the install to locate other files during the driver install process.
The 1394.inf is just the first file it wants.

pdlstl · Post by **pdlstl** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:52 am

Thanks for all of your help. I will have to try it again this evening.

BTW, is it me or is MOTU's tech support a little lacking? I have called probably fifty times over the last few days and never gotten anything but a busy signal.

Earl