AV8R headaches (SST software)

[fixitnow]

Initially I emailed support three days ago and no reply. I am hoping someone clever can remedy this. I am stumped.

I have installed, uninstalled, reinstalled my AV8R several times. I've updated all my XP pro stuff, and I get errors when I try to install the SST software.
I've searched the forum here and manually removed saitek anything from the registry. I went to MS and got a patch that is supposed to have fixed admin errors.

If I go into windows and try install the CD, this is the error code. MS says non validated, non admin kind of error. I have a legitimate validated XP pro system and fully able to get all the updates and software from MS.

Error Code: -5004 : 0x80070005
Error Information:
>SetupDLL\SetupDLL.cpp (2013)
pAPP:Saitek SST Programming Software
PVENDOR:Saitek
PGUID:967FB80D-56BD-42EF-A942-9E8C78F984A4
$10.50.0.125
@Windows XP Service Pack 2 (2600) BT_OTHER 232.64


If I go to safe mode and log in as admin (instead of named admin in windows) I can install and edit the SST software (in safemode). Once back in windows, when I try to open and edit the SST software I get this error report (below)
I hope I am able to use those four buttons as the advertised 12!


-5004 : 0x80070005

[UKSupport]

Hi,

Have you tried the beta 2 drivers and software from the Announcements section here on the forum?

[fixitnow]

No, I haven't. I'm sort of leery about beta stuff.
If its not so much beta, but different I'd try and report.

Did they do away with the "nuke" program? I couldnt find it on the CD, or anywhere on my drive.
Can I download it separate?

[fixitnow]

Well well well, the beta worked.
Its good to see Saitek has freed itself from the whoring bonds of Microsoft. (warning! stop installing click here to install unapproved drivers) I had an idea they would work when those warning signs popped up.
Excellent. Drivers went in with out a hitch as did the programming software. Brilliant!

I got some service pack update a few months ago, and have had problems with various installations since- all administrator related i.e. ATI drivers wont install (had to use omega "beta" non approved drivers) My CD burner quit working suggesting ever time I burned something I was pirating something, All BS- I own this computer as well as PAID in full with receipts all the office ware, gaming ware, xp pro disc and paper cover, etc etc.
Had to change the motherboard a few months after I installed the whole system....what....a....nightmare....I'd rather drive a pencil into my eye than ever have to call MS again.
Ive searched the net and there are hundreds of us with the same problem.

I had to go into safe mode to uninstall the various saitek things, but back in windows, all went well.

4i$$ off Micro$1ut!!

thanks for the suggestion, regards and hope this thread helps someone else