I re-installed all of the Realtek drivers, and still the error message persisted.
A quick google search and I discovered it was caused by some security updates from Microsoft. Specifically it was 925902 (MS07-017) and security update 928843 (MS07-008).
Here is a list of applications that Microsoft knows these patches break:
-Realtek HD Audio Control Panel
-ElsterFormular
-TUGZip
-CD-Tag
-Suunto Ski Manager
-BMC PATROL
I would imagine this is only the tip of the iceberg. There are probably a few hundred they don't even know about.
Either way the fix is simple. You can
1. Run automatic updates.
Or,
2. Download and install KB Update 935448
Posted By: Steve Wiseman on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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