MSXML 4.0 sp2 (kb973688) ruined my PC!

Nothing opens once updated widows installed MSXML 4.0 sp2 (kb973688) 11/25/09. Unable to open Windows Update, network and sharing Center, Control Panel(sometimes in classic view it comes up), Microsoft OneCare, MSCONFIG... Tried UN-installing but just blocking the PC. Most things seem to go very well in Safe Mode, but can not uninstall mode without failure. Was able to stop all applications since the 1st commissioning noticed problem when Windows OneCare would give error that stopped running. Eventually noticed it was impossible to connect to any WiFi network. Eventually figured out that basically any Microsoft application opens upward. Was working fine before this installation, previous installation has been more than 2 months before. System Restore does not see any point prior to this installation.

Hello

There seems to be a conflict with all the background are running programs. Try to perform a clean boot in safe mode and check if that helps.

Follow the steps in the article mentioned below to start in safe mode with network.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

If you are able to connect to the internet in safe mode with network try to download the utility Windows Installer Cleanup from the link below and try to remove the update from the computer and check if that helps.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/290301

Install the utility and run it in normal mode and then try to uninstall the update.

When on the desktop try to perform a clean boot and check that the program is causing the problem.

To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

The steps to perform a clean boot are given below:

1 log on to the computer using an account with administrator rights

2. click on start, type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER to start the System Configuration utility.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue

3. on the general tab, click Selective startup, and then clear the check box load startup items. (The check box use the file Boot is not available.)

4. on the Services tab, click to select the skin all the Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all

Note: Following this step lets services Microsoft continue to run. These services include networking, Plug-and-Play, record of events, error reporting, and other services. If you disable these services, you can permanently delete all restore points. Do not do this if you want to use with existing restore points system restore utility

Once you start office check if the problem persists, follow the steps in the article and find out which program is causing the problem.

For more information about the clean boot, follow the below given link:

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

1. click on start, type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.

2. on the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

3. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart

Hope this information is useful.

Amrita M

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