Solved "SETUP.EXE Has Stopped Working" W8 Error Message

BigFatBoy

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SEE the next POST #2 please...

the problem was: "Setup.exe has stopped working".

I was trying to install new ASUS software for my motherboard using W8x64 Pro. When I attempt to run the Setup.exe file as an Administrator, or by double clicking the Setup.exe file itself, or used the 'RUN' window from the Start Page, I got the following Windows message: "Setup.exe has stopped working"...

At this time, I am at a loss as to what to do....
Have you run into this problem in the past?
Help will be appreciated.

thank you
BFG
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8x64Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Grown
    CPU
    3rd generation intel i5-3570k
    Motherboard
    asus p8Z77-V LK with latest Bios: xx11
    Memory
    16GB samsung 1600 DDR3 (4x4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel 4000 onboard
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC898 - 8 channel HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC Multisync
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    Intel 520 - 180GB
    Hitachi 1TB exterior SATA II backup drive
    PSU
    Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 700w
    Case
    SuperMicro - 1991 ATX - ivory in color
    Cooling
    intel on cpu. one 92mm chassie intake fan - power supply fan
    Keyboard
    ms natural 4000 - usb [love it]
    Mouse
    marathon mouse 705 - logitech
    Internet Speed
    ATT Max -12Gb/s
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Icon photo of 'Bill the Cat" on the front case cover.
    no color led's or blinking lights
Solved.
a strange solution to my problem was to:

1) uninstall Sound and Audio devices from Device Manager.
2) Install a audio driver file from ASUS and install it.
3) It appears uninstalling devices from the CP\DM did the trick..I don't know why

I install ASUS Audio driver *not the Realtek driver; then ran RUN as an administrator, and slid right thru my problem.

*thank you to fireberd...*
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8x64Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Grown
    CPU
    3rd generation intel i5-3570k
    Motherboard
    asus p8Z77-V LK with latest Bios: xx11
    Memory
    16GB samsung 1600 DDR3 (4x4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel 4000 onboard
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC898 - 8 channel HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC Multisync
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    Intel 520 - 180GB
    Hitachi 1TB exterior SATA II backup drive
    PSU
    Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 700w
    Case
    SuperMicro - 1991 ATX - ivory in color
    Cooling
    intel on cpu. one 92mm chassie intake fan - power supply fan
    Keyboard
    ms natural 4000 - usb [love it]
    Mouse
    marathon mouse 705 - logitech
    Internet Speed
    ATT Max -12Gb/s
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Icon photo of 'Bill the Cat" on the front case cover.
    no color led's or blinking lights
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