The file usbehci.sys is missing or corrupt (Slipstream SP2)

Question

P/N: 1R594

I followed the instructions given to slipstream SP2 with my original XP CD (without SP1). I had the problem where it said i can not integrate these files because the updates are already installed. Therefore as recommended i deleted the SVSPACK folder in the i386 folder. In total i deleted the following files:

SVCPack (within the i386 folder)
SVC**.dl_
SVSpack.ini

i cant remember the middle file's name. I burnt this onto CD and tested it. 2 minutes into loading it says "The file usbehci.sys is missing or corrupt", press any key to continue. Pressing any key just forces the process to restart.

How could i slipstream this disk without the errors? i tested this on a Virtual PC.

1Bowtie · Answer

Hi Lto You don't delete the whole folder, just one file SVCPACK.inf then it will integrate fine.

LtoThaY · Answer

Thanks for your reply. This may be a silly question but im asking just to save time. If i was to delete the one file thats you mentioned would this resolve the 'usbehci is corrupt or missing' error too.   Thanks in advance

LtoThaY · Answer

Actually I tried that and i still received the 'usbehci.sys is corrupt ot missing, press any key to continue'. Any more ideas? Im trying to slipstream SP2 with XP without SP1.   Thanks

jamieP · Answer

Hi all!!!! I had this problem too. Ive slipstreamed my disk perfectly and upon installing with my new shiny disk i receive the same error "The file usbehci.sys is missing or corrupt".

Anyone got any idea on how to resolve this?

Thank you

JRosenfeld · Answer

First thing to check is whether usbehci.sy_ is in the I386 folder of the slipstreamed CD. It should be 11,188 bytes, dated 3 August 2004. If it is not, then that is the problem; possibly something went wrong with the slipstream.

If it is there, try expand it to a temp folder (assuming that you have a working XP system) to usbehci.sys (start, run, type

expand x:\I386\usbehci.sy_ C:\temp\usbehci.sys [space between expand and X and between _ and C; X is your CD drive letter, C:\temp is the suggested destination folder: change to suit]

The expanded file should be 26,624 bytes, version 5.1.2600.2180. If it expands correctly, it should not be corrupted, I think. When I do that from my slipstreamed CD the expanded file has the same properties as the version installed on my system (c:\Windows\System32\drivers) when I installed SP2 over XP SP1.

usbehci.sys is the EHCI eUSB Miniport Driver, used by USB2 enhanced host controller.

If the file is there and it apparently expanded correctly, then I don't know what could be causing the problem. If it will let you, you could try continuing with the install, then sort out the USB problem later, perhaps by using the file from your original XP disk. (your USB ports may not work without the file: use SP2 mouse and keyboard).

jamieP · Answer

Thanks. I tried that and all the versions were the way you said and the size was correct too. It expanded without a problem, but gave me the same error message - i have even copied the file on my system to the i386 directory whihc produced the same results. Any other ideas?   Thanks

-Friendlyname- · Answer

Lto and Jamie,

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you have the infamous IR594 CD. It had not been amenable to a slipstream of SP1, and no remedy had ever been discovered.

See the test done by Dell-Karell.

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=sw_winxp&message.id=43165

This failure may be the case with SP2 or any other slipstream on it. Having said that, I hope someone will be able to solve the problem. I have the same CD. :smileysad:

Regards,

Jane:

Message Edited by -Friendlyname- on 10-20-2004 08:22 PM

pc_rose · Answer

Hi,

For all of you with this problem I had a similar problem. Having slipstreamed my re-installation disc to SP2 I used it to install the Recovery Console. When I attempted to load the Recovery Console I was greeted with this same message. On a thorough review of the cmdcons directory I discovered that the version of ntkrnlmp.exe was version 5.1.2600.31 and should have been version 5.1.2600.2180.

You can find the current version on any upgraded SP2 XP in directory Drivers. To resolve my problem it was a case of removing the old ntkrnlmp.exe file and replacing it with the new one. I ran up Recovery Console successfully. No corrupt usbehci.sys!

For the slipstreamed disc I suspect the same problem. So before burning the disc replace the ntkrnlmp.exe with the new one and I suspect you will be okay. I intend to re-burn my slipstream disc this weekend.

For those who have the Windows Resource Kit Tools you can work around the svcpack.ini file problem by using the compress command:-

compress /r svcpack.ini

This will create a file svcpack.in_ which avoids the error during the the slipstream process. This file is not updated or anything so I think it is a matter of having the file there for the call to expand to work during the slipstreaming process.

If anybody gets to the point that they try a re-installation I would be interested to here.

LtoThaY · Answer

Thanks pc_rose - ill probably try and slipstream my disk with the changes you have mentioned later this weekend and post the results - Thanks

pc_rose · Answer

I was about to start my slipstream again but before starting checked the folder on my first slipstreamed attempt for the state of the ntkrnlmp file and as expected it was the old version, however there ar 2 other nt exe files which are also at the incorrect version ntkrnlpa and ntkrpamp 5.1.2600.31 instead of 5.1.2600.2180. Before I redo my slipstream disc I am going to check the files on the disk that have not been upgraded to see if they should have been and I will post a message on the forum as to my findings.

Regards

Peter

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The file usbehci.sys is missing or corrupt (Slipstream SP2)

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