Re: MSXML File

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Since you asked ... NIS is not fit for XP. As you've witnessed, it damages/corrupts system files, in your case, the MSXML ones.
The issue may stem from either the firewall or the antivirus component of NIS.
Not sure how to deal with the firewall, but you can configure the AV component not to scan system files associated with the update process:

Virus scanning recommendations for computers that are running Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822158

Is MSXML 4.0 SP2 listed in Add/Remove Programs separately from the other XP Software Updates shown at the bottom ?
Are there randomly named folders being generated on the root drive [the drive where WINDOWS is installed, usually C:\] ?

Fix: Kb927978 And Kb925672 Repeatedly Reoffered
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=968

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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denmarfl wrote:

WindowsXP Home Edition;SP2.....PC set to download all Microsoft Updates Automatically.

I have Installed Norton Internet Security 2007 twice (NIS 2007).....it is now running fine. Following each Install when I went to Open Kodak EasyShare Software (Photo Album) I would get the Windows Error message that my MSXML file was damaged/Missing or coruptted and it could be repaired by clicking on OK (Easyshare would not open). When you clicked on OK, the repair proceeded....and when finished, EasyShare would open. Then, I would see Microsoft Updates available for install (again following both repairs) and the file that would install was the MSXML 4.0 SP2 Security Update (KB27978). To confirm the file that was downloaded after each Reapir as explained above, I went out to Windows Update and looked at History. This MSXML....file shows up each time following running the repair as described above.

Any suggestions? Thoughts why this is happening? Is there a possible problem I am experiencing?

All seems to be running OK....but I have concerns as to why this file becomes...missing/damaged\Corrupted following the Install of NIS 2007 (I wrote Symantec.....they had no idea...said it was a Microsoft File and contact Microsoft); then prevents me from opening Easyshare, goes through a repair...then downloads the MSXML...file and installs the file via Microsoft Auto Updates.
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: Since January 18th, no high-priority updates...
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    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: Norton Internet Security prevents my 98SE from launching
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