Satellite A105 - Service installation section in INF is invalid

I've tried to install the hardware from a sansa MP3 player on my Satellite A105 but get to a screen that says "service installation section in this INF is invalid" and can't install this device.
Any suggestions on how to correct this?
Thanks in advance.
Steve

Hi
I never heard about this MP3 player...
What OS you have? Please make sure if the software is compatible with your OS that you are using.
Furthermore install all Hotfixes and Service Packs for your OS.
In my opinion the better option would be if you contact the manufacture of this MP3 player. Normally they should know what does this error message means and how you can solve it.

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