Soundblaster Omni Surround 5.1 driver problem

Heya folks
I got a bigger problem with the SB Omni surround. If I want to install the driver with the CD or the download from creative.com the driver install stuck and nothing works anymore. Neither closing it or stoping the installation. If I kill it with the task-manager my whole computer starts to lag and I cant even shut down the pc on the regular way. I have to hold the power button to shut down my pc.
The drivers of the OnBoard soundcard are deactivated and yea... dont know.
I'm using Soundblaster Omni surround 5.1
Os - Windows 7 Home Premium
If you got other questions just ask.
Wound be great if someone could help me.
Best regards
AJ1701
Edit: Tried it today again and same problem. At the same percent (about 50%) it stucked. I waited now for 2 1/2 hours if something happen but it didn't.

Maybe you are connecting your Omni Surround 5.1 to a USB hub. How about trying to connect the device to another empty USB port?
Maybe you can try to disable your on board sound card in the bios to see if it works.

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