If the error started after an update, try the option in Device Manager. Step 3: Check for Firmware Updates
Troubleshooting the "Data Packet with Type-0x96 Returned Was Misformatted" Error the data packet with type-0x96- returned was misformatted
The error is essentially a "lost in translation" message. By ensuring your drivers are synchronized with your firmware and eliminating physical interference, you can usually restore the handshake between your devices. If the error started after an update, try
Some specialized security hardware uses this packet type during the initial decryption phase. the data packet with type-0x96- returned was misformatted