George Yin(MSFT) wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Before we can go any further, would you please try some methods listed in
> the following two articles and see if they can help:
>
> Error Message: Cannot Install Hardware. An Error Occurred During the
> Installation of the Device:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810882
>
> You receive a "Cannot install this hardware" or "An error occurred during
> the installation" error message when you try to install a PCI device:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841567
>
> Please follow these methods step by step. Based on some experience, this
> kind of problem usually can be resolved after replacing the driver store or
> setting the right permissions.
>
> If you have any concerns or if this problem remains, please feel free to
> let me know.
>
> Sincerely,
> George Yin
> Microsoft Online Support
> Microsoft Global Technical Support Center
>
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I had already tried resetting the registry permissions to no avail (your second
reference). Your first reference (KB810882) solved my problem. I replaced the
driver.cab with the one on the XP/SP2 CD (much newer) and all my hardware
installed properly. Thanks for your help...