Windows 8.1 fails to install device drivers - Data is Invalid & "UpdateDriverForPlugAndPlayDevices: error".

Question

When I attempt to install device drivers via their installer or by using "update driver" in device manager, the install fails with the message "Data is Invalid".

For instance, the MTP USB driver to enable access to my old mp3 player fails when I do this:

1. Plug in the device into a USB port.
2. Open device manager which show the device with a yellow exclamation mark.
3. Double-click on the device to bring up the device properties.
4. Click on "update driver" and click on "Searc automatically for updated driver software".

At this point the install process shows a dialog box that states:

"Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device

Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it.

MTP USB Device

The data is invalid"

This error also occurs when attempting to do the same for my WD USB ext HDD. Also, this particular driver is offered by Windows Updates which also fails to install with error code 0x800700D.

A different error occurs when attempting to install the driver for my jMicron eSATA controller. The install fails with message "UpdateDriverForPlugAndPlayDevices: error". I'm not sure if this problem is related to the first or not.

I have tried a number of things but no joy. These include:

Ran sfc /scannow (no problems).

Checked permissions on the various registry keys relating to PCI and USB devices (they seem ok).

Ran sigverif which report no problems.

Ran the windows update troubleshooter.

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers

Answer 1

http://www.ehow.com/how_8389229_access-service-control-manager-windows.html

Answer 2

Thanks a lot for this, but i have another problem with this :)...I can´t change the startup type. It´s still set on Manual.

And when i choose Run, give me error 1083. 

Sorry for czech lang in screen,

Thanks for your help

Answer 3

Hi Mira,

Turn off and turn on the System Events Broker service and check.

a.      Press Windows and R keys together.

b.      Type in Services.msc and press enter.

**c.**Scroll down and select System Events Broker. Check whether it is started.

d.       Double-click the service and its properties window will appear.

e.      Click stop to turn off the.

f.        Click on Start to turn on the service and check.

Answer 4

HI,

I can´t turn off or turn on.

There is only available RUN, but when choose Run give me "error 1083:executable program that this service is configured to run in does not implement the service".

Thanks

Answer 5

I repaired my windows and it is ok now.

Thanks for your time.

Mira