Cabinet File Cannot Be Trusted. Help Please!

Cabinet File Cannot Be Trusted. Help Please!

Hi Kate,

Although there may not be one answer for the issues you are experiencing, it is without a doubt fixable, judging from the sheer number of solutions you would find over the net. Actually the problem really is due to Microsoft’s attempt to improve its security “gone wrong”. It is sort of verifying the digital signature to make sure it is from a trusted source. Here are a number to possible fixes for your specific type of problem.

• On top of your list is an upgrade. You mentioned you were up to date but your details show up as using Service Pack 2. Upgrade to Service Pack 3 before anything else. Then retry the verified Direct X installer you just downloaded.

• Verify that the “Cryptographic Services” is running on your Windows build by starting the “Administrative Tools” utility in your “Control Panel”, double-clicking “Services”, right clicking “Cryptographic Services”, and finally “Properties”. Click on “Automatic” for “Startup type, and click “Start” if service is disabled.

• Run the procedure here http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html if the “Cryptographic Service” fails to start for one reason or another.

• Run the “System File Checker” tool to verify the presence of corrupted system files by going to “Start > Run” and typing “sfc /scannow” without the quotes. Have your Windows Install CD ready in your drive in case it asks to replace some system files to their original versions. Rerun the Direct X setup when all is done.

• For your Windows XP version, there are two knowledge base articles that may be of help to you like KB 813442 and KB 822798 

• Some users have reported success with doing a “Repair install” on their systems. Just pop in the Windows setup disc, choose “repair” and reboot when done. Now try reinstalling Direct X again after the repair has been completed.

• Save and open the "Correct DX9 Logo Error" patch for Windows XP here http://spyking.co.il/tweaking.html as another alternative fix.

Overall, a combination of one or all of the proposed fixes put together should do the trick for you. Let’s hope that it finally resolves the issue once and for all.