Resolving the TBIA Error
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Q: I get a TBIA error when installing or connecting my M-Audio USB interface.
A. This is an error caused by the M-Audio (or Avid) Taskbar Icon. This issue has been addressed by installer updates to the following devices.
Fast Track USB 6.0
Fast Track Pro USB 6.0
Fast Track Ultra 6.0.9
Fast Track Ultra 8R 6.0.9
ProFire 6.0.9
Axiom Pro 6.0.2
XPonent 6.0.2
Conectiv 6.0.3
Producer USB 6.0.4
Micro USB 6.0.3
Download the latest driver installer from
www.m-audio.com/drivers. Running this new installer will automatically uninstall the old driver and install the newest and should resolve the TBIA error in the process.
Additional information:
We have also seen conflicts with the TBIA and other 3rd party software. If you continue to receive the TBIA error, disable any virtual audio devices created by applications. E.G. Virtual Audio Cable, TuneBite, Bluetooth Audio Device, Anvex Virtual Audio Device, Total Recorder WDM Audio Driver, Access Virus TI Snow (software component). If the problem remains, disable the M-Audio Taskbar Icon Application in the MSConfig Startup options.
Disabling the M-Audio Taskbar Icon Application in Windows XP:
1) Click on Start and then Run
2) Type "msconfig" and then click OK.
3) Click on Startup
4) Locate the M-Audio Taskbar Icon (or Avid Taskbar) and uncheck it
5) Click Apply and OK
6) The computer will need to restart to save these changes.
Once the Taskbar Icon is gone, you will need to launch the M-Audio control panel from the Windows control panel.
7) Go to sound, video, and game controllers in the device manager. (start/control panel/system/hardware/device manager).
8) Right-click on your M-Audio device and choose update driver.
9) Do not connect to Windows update, then choose to install from a list or specific location.
10) Next, choose Don't search I'll choose the driver, and on the following page you should be able to select the M-Audio driver.
11) When the driver is finished updating, check the M-Audio control panel again to see if it detects the device.
Disabling the M-Audio Taskbar Icon Application in Windows Vista/Windows 7:
1) Hold down the function key and press the letter R. This should bring up the Run Menu.
2) Type "msconfig" and then click OK.
3) Click on Startup
4) Locate the M-Audio Taskbar Icon (or Avid Taskbar) and uncheck it
5) Click Apply and OK
6) The computer will need to restart to save these changes.
Once the Taskbar Icon is gone, you will need to launch the M-Audio control panel from the Windows control panel.
7) Go to sound, video, and game controllers in the device manager (start/control panel/system/device manager).
8) Right-click on your M-Audio device and choose update driver.
9) Choose Browse My Computer.
10) Next, choose Let Me Pick From a List of Device Drivers, and on the following page you should be able to select the M-Audio driver.
11) When the driver is finished updating, check the M-Audio control panel again to see if it detects the device.
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