Cant install new Sound card driv

I currently have an audigy 2 zs plugged into my computer and every time i try to install the drivers i get a device installer error. It says "Windows Could not load the installer for MEDIA." Any idea how i can fix this problem? My computer obviously knows the card is there because it currently shows a multimedia audio controller under the sound video and game controllers.

Could my problem be my card is just completely toasted and i have to get a new one? Anyone know of a good set of diagnostic tools that i might be able to use to test that out? Or do i just have to swap in a new card?
Edit: Nevermind tried installing an old sound card and still got the same error, any idea how i can fix this problem?Message Edited by BuckRodgers on 03-5-200709:46 PM

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