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"A service installation section in this INF is invalid" error while installing a driver.

Anonymous
2022-03-07T23:53:55+00:00

I'm trying to install Wi-fi driver for motherboard "Asus ROG Strix z690-f Wifi" and getting this error: A service installation section in this INF is invalid.

I tried to download different versions of drivers from manufacturer, tried to use tools (like Armoury Crate), tried to download installer from Intel itself, tried to remove drivers from INF/Drivers/DriverStorage folders, tried to install from folder/list; but I always get this error and cannot reinstall.

NB: it was working before, but I was investigating one problem and tried to downgrade driver, after that it is not working and I cannot reinstall it back (any version)

Question is: what "A service installation section in this INF is invalid" means and how to fix it?

Thank you in advance.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-03-08T16:29:33+00:00

    Ok, to sum it up, i found how to solve this problem. Thank you everyone for your answers and @Saltgrass in particular for pushing me in the right direction.

    Problem was with missing oem#.inf files. So, if any one will have any issues with driver installation, steps are following:

    1. Uninstall device
    2. Run SFC /SCANNOW command to fix corrupted files
    3. Reboot
    4. Install drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-03-08T16:14:16+00:00

    Thank you very much for reply!

    I have tried to fully clean drivers with DriverStoreExplorer, it really removed any traces. Went offline, uninstall, cleaned drivers, reboot, installed drivers from scratch and still get the same "section in this INF is invalid" error. I think something broken in the area outside the driver, and driver installation is ok. If there were some way to reset device (in registry? in system files?) without formatting disk and installing windows over again.

    I have found one thing: in registy drivers refer to oem47.inf and oem44.inf as owners, but they are missing from INF folder.

    Maybe this is connected to the problem. Is there anyway to reinstall them?

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-03-08T13:25:35+00:00

    Hello, Paloma, nice to meet you!

    I belive I did all these steps before, even alredy had that package, but, nevertheless, I did all this steps once again, redowloaded package, but sadly the problem persists

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    I also tried to remove all Intel Wi-fi drivers from INF, drivers and DriverStore folders, but it doesn't help to do a clean install.

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    I need some deep technical information, like mending Registry or fix some system files or a way to do a forceful installation, I'm just guessing.

    If you could provide me any further information on this issue, I would really appreciate it.

    Thank you in advance, looking forward to hearing from you.

    Sergey.

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  3. VARADHARAJAN K 9,676 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-03-08T11:49:09+00:00

    That driver install.inf is corrupted or not valid for installation, so try to install another driver

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-03-08T00:55:02+00:00

    Hello, how are you?

    My name is Paloma B., I am very happy to be able to try to help you in the best possible way.

    I understand that you had issues with the WiFi driver, I'm sorry about that.

    Please follow the procedure below and check if the problem persists.

    1. Press Windows+X, select Device Manager;
    2. Right-click on the Wifi driver and select Uninstall;
    3. Tick Delete the driver for this device and click uninstall;
    4. Restart your computer.

    After that, download the driver from the link below and try to install it, please analyze if the problem persists.

    https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/08WIRELES...

    If the same problem occurs, try installing it manually.

    For this you need to extract the file downloaded from the link above, use WinRaR or 7zip.

    1. Press Windows+X, select Device Manager;
    2. Right-click on the WiFi driver and select Update drivers;
    3. Click on Browse my computer for drivers;
    4. Check the Include subfolders option and click the Browse... button;
    5. In Browse Folder, locate the downloaded driver folder that you extracted from the zipped file and click OK;
    6. After that click Next and check if the driver is successfully installed please.

    I await news.

    If these procedures helped you in any way, please click on "I solved my problem" and also mark as an answer, so you can help others users.

    We will always be available for whatever you need!

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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