Creative's new X-Fi driver (2.18.0008) won't detect sound card in Windows Vista

Problem: Creatives newest driver version (SBXF_PCDRV_LB_2_18_0008), downloaded from their support site will not detect the a X-Fi Extreme Music card on Windows Vista (Home Premium or Ultimate). This problem occured with two different machines, with two different sound cards (same model).

Solution: I found the same driver mirror by majorgeeks.com (http://majorgeeks.com/Creative_Sound_Blaster_X-Fi_Driver_d4751.html), which worked perfectly when installed. Was also going to look into the PAX alternative drivers if the previous solution didn't work