When you get the following MTP error:
“There was a problem installing this hardware: MTP Device. An error occurred during the installation of the device. The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.”
1) Run the WMP11 Setup file “wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu” (It will extract the installer files into your %TEMP% folder)
2) Click Start -> Run -> %temp%
3) Press F3 and search for “umdf.exe”
4) Copy this file to your Desktop
5) Cancel the WMP11 Setup.
Execute the following in command line
rename C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\wudfrd.sys den_wudfrd.sys
rename C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\wudfpf.sys den_wudfpf.sys
rename C:\WINDOWS\system32\wudfhost.exe den_wudfhost.exe
rename C:\WINDOWS\system32\wudfsvc.dll den_wudfsvc.dll
rename C:\WINDOWS\system32\wudfx.dll den_wudfx.dll
rename C:\WINDOWS\system32\wudfplatform.dll den_wudfplatform.dll
rename C:\WINDOWS\system32\wudfcoinstaller.dll den_wudfcoinstaller.dll
Run umdf.exe and restart PC.
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ATTRIB – Displays or changes file attributes.
BREAK – Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.
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