I have suddenly developed a rash of applications failing to launch due to a "Missing MSXML4" file. A file search verified that it is present in the "Sys/WOW64" folder so I presume that it is somehow corrupted.
What is the best way to repair or replace this?
Hi woodart try here Download: MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 3 (Microsoft XML Core Services) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details or run the system file checker sfc /scannow command and see if it finds and replaces the corrupt file
SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker
You may need to run the command 3 times if any corrupted files are found.
I have the scan running right now. I tried the 4.0 SP3 download but it didn't fix it.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good free AV program.
Well, I have run the sfc /scannow 3x, with no errors showing, done an AV scan with no infections and uninstalled/reinstalled MSXML4 SP3 with no positive result. I have also reinstalled the affected programs.
I can't imagine what's keeping the programs from seeing it.
Repair Install
Hope this helps,
Harry
Yep. I was hoping to avoid it but I think you're right
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