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Forum Thread: MSXML 6.0
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| Theophil
| MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 5th Jan, 2009 19:28
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Hi,
writing from Germany - user of MS Vista Home Premium SP 1.
Secunia PSI is constantly warning me that MSXML 6.0 is insecure software and should be updated.
I am unexperienced and do not know what to do.
My Windows Updates are set to automatic and no updates are available even if I try via manual updates.
I have followed the links provided by Secunia PSI and tried everything endlessly - no success.
So I think I must give up and am beginning to believe that the warning by Secunia PCI is wrong.
Is there anybody who is able to confirm that my system is not in danger???
Or otherwise to tell me what to do?
Before I forget:
Wishing all of you a very happy New Year!!!
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| Stina16
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Stina16 on 6th Jan, 2009 23:39
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Hello Theophil! I just wanted to let you know that I am having the exact same problem as you ( I could have written your thread myself) I also have tried every fix possible to no avail. I hope someone who is familiar with this problem replies soon. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone. :)
Happy New Year!
Cheers!
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| Theophil
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 7th Jan, 2009 00:06
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Thank you so much,
Stina,
I really appreciate your comment - it feels so much better not to be alone...
Now that there are two of us who are looking for advice may be we find somebody who is able to help us.
And I believe there must be many, many more out there who are told by Secunia that MSXML 6.0 is dangerous software.
So, please, dear friends having composed the Secunia software what are we to believe? Is the message we are receiving right or wrong?
If the message is wrong I feel we should be told and the Secunia Software should be altered in due course.
If the message is right we should be advised what to do.
Kindest regards
Theophil
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| puget1
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by puget1 on 7th Jan, 2009 21:37, last edited on 7th Jan, 2009 21:37
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I found the problem with MSXML6 to be located as a third party program install. It is the version of Ad-Aware that is current 2008. I am currently running Windows Vista. I also run both windows defender and ad-aware. The thing about windows defender is for some reason it does not detect Microsoft spy ware (wonder why Ha Ha?) Between the two I feel protected so I will just choose the ignore option in Secunia and wait for updated version.
F.Y.I. if you click on the folder(Secunia profile) it should lead you right to your specific problem area from there it can be a long and tedious trace once you find what you are looking for double left click and it will lead you to where the actual problem is. Hope it helps!! |
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| Theophil
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 7th Jan, 2009 23:15
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No, sorry, although I can follow your line of thought there remains the question for what purpose I am using Secunia.
What you are saying is that there is other useful software like adaware - so lets do away with Secunia.
We seem to discuss here in a closed circle.
Is there no one who is able to explain WHY Secunia is suggesting that MSXML 6.0 is dangerous?
Does anybody know how we can get an official answer from the Secunia Authorities? |
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| puget1
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by puget1 on 7th Jan, 2009 23:49, last edited on 7th Jan, 2009 23:49
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If I may suggest, why not use the contact at bottom of forum. It has e-mail addresses for most of internal Secunia business contacts. According to Secunia their program is strictly to detect possible security threats but it is up to the vendors themselves to patch. Therefore,in my case, in which it is a third party install,I would have no-way of correcting the problem or addressing it from Microsoft downloads. Then Microsoft might be the next contact to see what their position is. The internet is constantly being monitored and it might have been that at some point someone exposed a vulnerability. One other potential solve (DANGEROUS!!!)if it is not a third party install;is go to your add/remove and remove it but only if you can re-install from Microsoft downloads. The reason we use Secunia is that it HUBS all the programs into a single vantage point to at least be kept up to date on all installed programs on your p.c. One other suggestion is query the internet and see what it has to say about MSXML6.o Luck hopefully. P/S it has to do with active x control and I located it on a Google search. Hackers often love to attach their pollution to either cookies or streaming videos as a way to enter your p.c. but according to my sources a good anti-virus program and spy ware program should keep you safe. Possibly see if there is an update to your active x. Which I am going to be doing shortly. Thanks for the work-out |
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| lodear
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by lodear on 9th Jan, 2009 20:23
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Stina16 and Theophil, I am having the same problem. I just installed Secunia PSI today, and the only thing it says is insecure is MSXML6. Oddly enough, however, it also lists MSXML6 as secure under my "patched" programs.
I wonder if this is an error, too. I am going to write their support people about it and see if I can find out anything. |
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| Theophil
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 9th Jan, 2009 23:13
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Hello lodear,
I have given up because in the meantime I have used the 'Search' Button of Secunia looking vor MSXML 6.0 and have found different threads like these:
http://secunia.com/community/forum/thread/show/654
http://secunia.com/community/forum/thread/show/687...
And look at this:
http://secunia.com/community/forum/?forum=2&vendor...
(hopefully showing the result of my search).
All of this is referring to MSXML 6.0
And if you search for MSXML without specification your receive this:
http://secunia.com/community/forum/?forum_search=M... .
So, I would not know what to do and have decided to ignore the MSXML warning from now on. To me it seems to be waist of time. Additionally I am using a foreign language as there is no Forum in German available.
So I would appreciate it very much if you (or somebody else) would be able to find a convincing solution to the problem.
I will be notified about the process because I will continue to subscribe to this thread.
Good Luck!!!
Regard
Theophil
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| jonrichco
| RE: MSXML 6.0 "problem" - Easily fixed
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by jonrichco on 12th Jan, 2009 23:11
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Puget1 has the right idea - click the folder at the bottom of the (expanded) problem. That will show you where the problem dll file is.
Mine was in my [Recovery]:\Windows\System32. It is (presumably) completely harmless there since it would only be called in the event of corruption in the main windows partition. However, it is nice to get a Secunia Advanced clean bill of health, so it is worth trying to get rid of it.
Once I found it, I deleted it (and msxml6r.dll for good measure). I then copied the two files from my [Operating System]:\Windows\System32 to my Recovery partition.
For those of you who have problems with msxml6 in third party apps, I presume the same system will work as long as the apps are not running, so close the apps, make sure no services/processes are still running ([Shift Ctrl Esc] or [Ctrl ALt Del]) and replace the file(s). I have around 6 instances (found in a search in Explorer), but Secunia does not identify any of them as a problem.
Good luck!
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| Theophil
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 12th Jan, 2009 23:37
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I have followed your advice and found that Secunia tells me:
c:\x86\sources\msxml6.dll
Any idea what that could be??? |
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| jonrichco
| RE: MSXML 6.0 & x86
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by jonrichco on 13th Jan, 2009 00:23, last edited on 13th Jan, 2009 00:23
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Not sure what x86\sources is, but can't see any reason why approach suggested above should not work.
Try (i) setting a restore point, (ii) deleting the file to recycle bin, (iii) copying the file from System32 to the x86\sources folder, reboot and see what happens. Run a Secunia check. Hopefully all your apps will still work! |
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| puget1
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by puget1 on 13th Jan, 2009 00:25, last edited on 13th Jan, 2009 00:25
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What I have been able to determine, so far( and not that I have all answers) the two form of msmxl 6 has to do with 1. active x this is what keeps all system files able to talk with each other like excel and say java or even better flash. The other form or 2. has to do with service packs for your p.c.. You can find what service packs your system is working with in your add remove. The dll means it is an executable file. and is part of a program. I have on occasion done what jonricheo did and removed that part of a none important system and luckly no-problem. This where the Ad-Aware came from. On "my" o.s. I use it to remove spy/malware but it is a THIRD party install and I have no way of knowing how the system will act without it and whether it would be rendered incompatible with the rest of the o.s. and active x. or whether it would cease to work. I know it leaves you in the dark but keep inquiring google and if and when your ready you'll delete it or just suppress it and wait for an update to the program you are running
Just a little update Ad-Ware has updated and is a auto update 1-15.2009 |
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| Theophil
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 13th Jan, 2009 12:16, last edited on 13th Jan, 2009 12:16
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YES, it did work!
Secunia says that normally the msmxl...dll should be found in System 32. The dll shown as dangerous in my case was found (as reported) under x86\sources:
MSXML 6.0 SP1 - Version 6.10.1129.0 - 06. 11. 2007
I found in System 32:
MSXML 6.0 SP2 - 6.20.1099.0 - 12. 11. 2008
I still did'nt know what I should do since under x86\sources there are endless entries / data all of which seem to be original Microsoft products, none seem to be from a third party, which I find very strange.
Anyway in the end I was able to overcome my fear.
So I deleted the dll in sources and copied the System32-dll into sources - and Secnunia is happy with me...
I booted again and the machine - much to my surprise - is still working...
I admit I fail to understand how this works and I feel that it is far too complicated for an ordinary man beyond sixty like myself but still...
I suppose though, that in the end it must be a mistake by Windows Update which should have updated all the respective data...
Before I forget:
!!! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU !!!
Stay secure and again: Have a happy and healthy New Year!
Stina16: Have you been able to solve the problem, too??? |
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| Stina16
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Stina16 on 14th Jan, 2009 00:40
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Hello Theophil! Thanks for remembering me..:) I am trying to follow this thread and do all the steps to also fix my problem but I keep getting lost..lol
I'm happy you have fixed your MSXML problem. It makes me feel like there is still hope for me. :)
Kind regards,
~Stina |
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| Theophil
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by Theophil on 14th Jan, 2009 01:04
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Hello Stina,
all I can say is: Keep trying - and Goog Luck!
Why don't you tell those nice people who have been helping me the details of your case...
They will try to help you too!
Kindest regards
Theophil |
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| Stina16
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by Stina16 on 14th Jan, 2009 02:13
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Thank you Theophil, and thanks to all the others who helped explain how to fix this problem. I am now happy to say my MSXML issue has been resolved too!!
Cheers!
~Stina :)
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| wildpete
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by wildpete on 14th Jan, 2009 18:33
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OK I wrote this huge answer and it was sent to nowhere????
Hello Everyone.
I'm glad theo's and tohers have been able to fix the problem, but never eever delete single lines in a program, or from program files of windows systems, really really not a good idea.
As a rule of thumb, if a program seems faulty or has a security vulnerability, it is more often the case just a bad install (this is the very abbreviated answer as I'm not writting the full speech aagin.lol)
Simply put. A microsoft security patch did not apply correctly. And...ahh poor Microsoft, this happens with Microsoft Updates.
go to Microsoft Downloads
Look for KB954459-x86-ENU.exe
That is the official patch, just launch the download, and all should be fine. Re-run the secunia scan, and low and behold all will be OK
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| Theophil
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by Theophil on 14th Jan, 2009 19:32
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Hello wildpete,
thank you - I am the one who deleted, copied and pasted...
As you may have read I felt very uncomfortable when I did that!
Firstly: You seem to know what x86 contains - why in my case are there dll-files with exactly the same name (MSXML 6.0) in system 32 and x86 - but differ as far as the versions and release dates are concerned??? What is x86 as compared to system 32???
Secondly: Your advice just to install KB954459-x86-ENU.exe does not seem to fit my situation because as far as I have seen it has been designed for XP SP3 only but as I stated in my first entry to this thread I am running Vista Home Premium SP1!
But even if I had XP - I HAVE deleted, copied and pasted (details see above) - but WHAT have I done??? So far I experience no problems and definately hope that this is permanent...
To summarize:
Is there any danger that my x86 (whatever it may be) will cause trouble?
This is a very serous question, because the deleted file is still in my waste bin (sorry I don't know the English term) so I could redo the thing...
What should I do???
Theophil
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| wildpete
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by wildpete on 14th Jan, 2009 20:27
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Well...first sorry I did not notice you were running Vista. My Bad.
I know there is a patch for your System as I came across it looking for the XP solution.
Difference Between 32 Bit (x86) and 64 Bit (x64)
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Alright this is another common question asked. So lets get some basics out of the way first.
The first thing you need to know is if your CPU (Processor) is 64 Bit enabled. So first you need to download CPUz:
CPUID
Run that. It will give you the info on your CPU. There you can use Google to find out all the info on your CPU. That will tell you if your CPU is 64 enabled or not. By enabled i mean it is capable of 64 Bit. Not all CPU's that can do 64 Bit are enabled to do so. This is done via the BIOS. So check your BIOS and make sure that you have 64 Bit enabled there to run 64 Bit. This might require a BIOS update on some older PC's.
Now comes the question of why choose 64 Bit over 32 Bit? Well 64 Bit is the future. It is where we are going and what we should be using within the next 3-5 years. So if you like to stay ahead of the curve then get started now. But here comes the nittty gritty, not everything works on 64 Bit.
This is not the fault of Microsoft. So before you go and blame them they have done everything they can to get people to go over to 64 Bit. Vista is the prime example. Vista 32 bit and 64 Bit are exactly the same. The difference is that Vista 64 Bit is, duh, 64 Bit. It runs 64 Bit apps and does not have the limitations that 32 Bit does.
Now here is the issue. Many manufacturer's have refused to date to either a.) create the correct batch of drivers or hardware to run on 64 Bit or b.) failed to update their software to run on 64 Bit. This starts with simple applications and goes onto things like games and such.
The first thing you will want to do before you start this adventure is to check and make sure your hardware has 64 bit drivers. To find out all your hardware use something like:
Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit
Its a Good Program
Any one of these will give you a in depth look at your system hardware so you (Yes you will have to do reseach here) can use Google to find out if there are 64 Bit drivers available.
After you find out if you have 64 bit drivers the next step you will want to take is to research your favorite applications and games. This is to see if they will run on 64 Bit at all. Some software can run on both 32 Bit and 64 Bit with just a single installer. Some have a specific installer for 32 Bit and 64 Bit. This is what you want to know before hand. Some software has not been updated to run on 64 Bit at all. Some games are the same way. They might just need a simple patch or they might not work at all.
After all that you are ready to take the plunge. But now comes into why? Why do you want to upgrade to 64 Bit. Well lets take a look at this now.
32 Bit has limitations. The first and largest Limitation is the 4GB limit. Meaning that 32 Bit can not and will not recognize or utilize 4GB of RAM. The Max you will get is 3.5GB of RAM recognized and utilized on a 32 Bit system. No before anyone goes off on me for the fact that Vista SP1 will show that you have 4GB installed you still do not get to utilize that 4GB as it will not use that other 512MB.
To better explain the limitation i turn to Computer Guru of NeoSmart Technologies. Who gave me this bit of information.
Memory is a block of registers (storage devices) in a very long row:
Code:
ADDRESS 1
ADDRESS 2
ADDRESS 3
ADDRESS 4
etc..In order to access Address X, the CPU needs to store the value of X in a register in the CPU and tell the memory to read the contents of the address stored in that register.
Registers in x86 PCs are limited to 32 bits, which means the biggest number that can be stored in that register is 2^32, or 4,294,967,296; which means that the CPU can access up to "ADDRESS 4,294,967,296" which is the 4th GB of data.
The problem is that the CPU also access I/O devices (printer, USB, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.) by assigning them an address as well. So it reserves half a GB or so of the memory addresses to talk to the I/O devices... So you have 4GB - ~0.5GB -> 3.5 GB (on Windows it is 3.2GB).
This is the only reason x64 was invented.
Which came from a similar thread of someone asking about removing RAM from their system to get it working.
Another issue that many people face is the fact that you will have troubles installing your Windows OS with 4GB of RAM installed when you run the installer. This has been reported by several people on this site alone, let alone in newsgroups and other sites. Now the fix for this is to install the OS with only 2GB of RAM or just a single stick of RAM installed when you go thru the OS install procedure. This does not mean that after it installs and you put the rest back in that you will not encounter issues.
The rule of thumb. If you want to run 4GB (Come on you bought it to use it right?) get 64 Bit. Anything else you can and most likely will encounter issues.
As for 64 Bit well it can recognize and utilize up to 128GB of RAM or something amazing like that. Not that any desktop mother board can even hold that much RAM. There are stories of 64 Bit running faster and smoother on systems. There are also reports of 64 Bit being a disaster. I personally can not comment as i do not have 64 bit at all. My CPU is not 64 Bit so i can not install it and run it.
NOTE:
It is the TOTAL amount of RAM installed in your system. The physical RAM and your Video RAM that count toward the overall total. So if you have 4GB of System RAM and 1GB of Video RAM on your dedicated Video card that makes for a total of 5GB that the system can recognize total. Not just the 4GB you installed. So if you are on a 32 Bit (x86) OS you are losing not just up to 750MB but 1.75GB of total RAM that you could be using. I hope that makes it more clear that it is the System RAM and your Video RAM that count in this measurement. Not just the System RAM.
Question: Can i upgrade from 32 Bit to 64 Bit?
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NO.
They are 2 totally different architectures built on different code. There is no way to upgrade from 32 Bit to 64 Bit while keeping your current files in tact. On that same note there is no way to downgrade from 64 Bt to 32 Bit either.
It REQUIRES a full fresh install.
So if you decided you want to use 64 Bit. Check for Driver support first. Then check you top used software. Make sure that is 64 Bit support. After that check the rest of the software you use. Make sure that has 64 Bit support.
If you can answer Yes to all of that above. You will have no problems with 64 Bit.
So there you go. A whole bunch of info on 32 Bit vs. 64 Bit. I know i have left out some info. But it can always be added later.
As submitted by Mak213 in Tech Forum
To date a great piece of easy to understand blog.
You could also ask some questions on that site (Tech Forum).
But I suggest you put the deleted files in a folder until you are sure what to do with them and just not delete them outright. I am sure it is a badly installed patch or update.
At worse case just start re-installing all patches and updates that concern MSXML 6 |
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| Theophil
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 14th Jan, 2009 20:46
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Hello Wildpete,
you have elaborated at length on these questions and problems but I must admit that is far beyond my understanding and knowledge, sorry.
I found the whole matter totally confusing right from the beginning.
This is why I have now decided to undo the whole thing which I have carried out in the meantime.
Fortunately the deleted file was still at hand as I had mentioned.
I shall go to my Secunia Settings and choose 'ignore' as far as this MSXML topic is concerned.
Never mind - for me it's been enough or rather too much...
Regards
Theophil |
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| Stina16
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Stina16 on 14th Jan, 2009 20:55
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Well Theophil...at least you still have your files in the recycle bin to replace..mine are gone..
But, I am hopefully optimistic..my laptop is running smoothly and the Secunia scan tells me I am 100% secure and up to date.
fingers crossed! :) |
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| wildpete
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by wildpete on 14th Jan, 2009 21:26
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Concerning the MSXML 6 and Vista. Right now I ran out of time, but I promise to look up your problem sometime this week. And will post the answer.
Was too busy trying to find the answer to the MS Access 97 problem.
Ya I kinda figured it would be too much explanation. And it takes us away from the main subject fixing the bug. I'll get back to you guys...ok?
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| Theophil
| RE: MSXML 6.0
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by Theophil on 14th Jan, 2009 23:04
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Waiting... |
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| jonrichco
| RE: MSXML 6.0 to replace or not?
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by jonrichco on 15th Jan, 2009 00:33
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Following wildpete's comment, I decided to replace my 3 (out of 7) old instances of msxml6.dll in my Windows\winsxs directory. In practice, Windows Vista or apps are apparently using all of these and it therefore was not possible to delete (or rename) them (though might be possible in Safe mode).
Discussion with Windows Update tech support further indicates that while there is almost certain to be no damage to updating the file manually, it is not likely to cause any security problems leaving it in place. Secunia also identifies it as a minor threat.
However, if (like mine) the "problem" file is in your recovery partition, there can be no harm in replacing it with the more recent file from your System32 directory. |
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| Stina16
| RE: MSXML 6.0 to replace or not?
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by Stina16 on 15th Jan, 2009 01:51
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I for one am very happy to hear this Jonrichco.
Thank you!
~Stina |
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| wildpete
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by wildpete on 17th Jan, 2009 21:23
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Sorry for the delay. I bought a new car....lol. Man Paperwork.
Johnrico is right MS told me same thing.
Its a really minor detail, and so you can just overlook it.
However, Still having an issue with Microsoft Access 97.
Which appeared outta nowhere
Best to all Wildpete |
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| puget1
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by puget1 on 31st Jan, 2009 01:48, last edited on 31st Jan, 2009 01:48
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Puget 1,I just deleted the files from "D"drive as AD-Aware has recently updated and no longer needs the 6.0 support. Now,when clicking on folder in secunia it takes you to "D" drive folders already arranged in alphabetical order. Just go to MSXML6 & r. I removed the two little trouble makers permanently via recycle-bin. Now jonrichco I see is replacing them? Do to the fact that I do a lot of writing and editing I only use "D" drive to store my documents. My question is seeing that my p.c. will reboot and secunia is happy,does anyone feel that this 6.0 may actually be outdated and will be replaced any way? Oh yea, does anyone see any potential problem? I very seldom use Explorer as my default browser. Thanks for any assist. |
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| Alto
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by Alto on 2nd Mar, 2009 11:23
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on 13th Jan, 2009 00:25, puget1 wrote:
What I have been able to determine, so far( and not that I have all answers) the two form of msmxl 6 has to do with 1. active x this is what keeps all system files able to talk with each other like excel and say java or even better flash. The other form or 2. has to do with service packs for your p.c.. You can find what service packs your system is working with in your add remove. The dll means it is an executable file. and is part of a program. I have on occasion done what jonricheo did and removed that part of a none important system and luckly no-problem. This where the Ad-Aware came from. On "my" o.s. I use it to remove spy/malware but it is a THIRD party install and I have no way of knowing how the system will act without it and whether it would be rendered incompatible with the rest of the o.s. and active x. or whether it would cease to work. I know it leaves you in the dark but keep inquiring google and if and when your ready you'll delete it or just suppress it and wait for an update to the program you are running
Just a little update Ad-Ware has updated and is a auto update 1-15.2009
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by puget1 on 16th Apr, 2009 17:26, last edited on 16th Apr, 2009 17:26
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HERE IS A TOTALLY NEW UPDATE FROM FORUM MSXML6.dll version 6.10.1...
by swim4helth IT EXPLAINS A LOT. This link fixed my issues with MSXML 6.0 being out of date:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?Fa...
by puget1 on 16th Apr, 2009 17:16
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Location: Everett,Wa, US O.k. period (BINGO) that's it. Problem solved. msxml6.0 is for XP(PERIOD) and is re-numbered in Vista under msxml4.0 SP2 (KB954430)for Vista Obtained by reading down to what others are downloading. Therefore,why I am not having any problem by having deleting it. Microsoft then via automatic updating replaced it with msxml4.0 SP2 (KB954430) Crossed referenced to forum msxml 6.0 dll 6.10.1129.0 |
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by Etain on 19th Apr, 2009 07:10
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on 16th Apr, 2009 17:26, puget1 wrote:HERE IS A TOTALLY NEW UPDATE FROM FORUM MSXML6.dll version 6.10.1...
by swim4helth IT EXPLAINS A LOT. This link fixed my issues with MSXML 6.0 being out of date:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?Fa...
by puget1 on 16th Apr, 2009 17:16
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Location: Everett,Wa, US O.k. period (BINGO) that's it. Problem solved. msxml6.0 is for XP(PERIOD) and is re-numbered in Vista under msxml4.0 SP2 (KB954430)for Vista Obtained by reading down to what others are downloading. Therefore,why I am not having any problem by having deleting it. Microsoft then via automatic updating replaced it with msxml4.0 SP2 (KB954430) Crossed referenced to forum msxml 6.0 dll 6.10.1129.0
Unfortunately, the link you've provided is not working.
I'm having this issue on a Vista home premium 64 bit showing up in my d:\windows\system32\...
I'm on a brand new laptop and am loath to delete anything from a system file with out being 100% certain. Clearing this will give me 100%. |
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by puget1 on 19th Apr, 2009 17:43, last edited on 19th Apr, 2009 17:43
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The link worked for me,go to this forum
Forum Thread: MSXML6.dll version 6.10.1129.0 dated 11-2-2006, size 1306 KB, app...
by swim4helth on 18th Apr, 2009 13:31, last edited on 18th Apr, 2009 13:31
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Way to go!! I noticed when I looked at my Windows Vista 64 bit; that it had no MSXML6 files at all ... just MSXML4 files. Like you said that explains it!! That is also why by deleting MSXML6 files in the 32 bit Vista Windows, that nothing happens to deter Secunia from giving you a perfect score of 100%, if that is the only problem you have. Both my 32 bit and 64 bit Vista Windows, each on a separate computer, have been at 100%, since I last wrote to you!! Congrats!! Kudos!!
This issue is now CLOSED!!
Swim4helth So by what Swim4health states that Windows 64 bit does not have this executable file/library at all as part of it's operating system.---- You should probably go to Microsoft downloads directly and see if you can get the answer by typing in both 95530 and or 6.0 in the searchbar and or by Google both executable file numbers.. The second way is to trace out what and where this file is located (via Secunia) in your p.c. Which by my quesstamation is probably a third party install (something done a while ago and has not been updated to avoid the exe. being used..)
There have been other forums in which people have had problems with the partition "d"drive which is a backup drive. |
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by Etain on 27th Apr, 2009 05:50
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on 19th Apr, 2009 17:43, puget1 wrote:
The link worked for me,go to this forum
Forum Thread: MSXML6.dll version 6.10.1129.0 dated 11-2-2006, size 1306 KB, app...
by swim4helth on 18th Apr, 2009 13:31, last edited on 18th Apr, 2009 13:31
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Way to go!! I noticed when I looked at my Windows Vista 64 bit; that it had no MSXML6 files at all ... just MSXML4 files. Like you said that explains it!! That is also why by deleting MSXML6 files in the 32 bit Vista Windows, that nothing happens to deter Secunia from giving you a perfect score of 100%, if that is the only problem you have. Both my 32 bit and 64 bit Vista Windows, each on a separate computer, have been at 100%, since I last wrote to you!! Congrats!! Kudos!!
This issue is now CLOSED!!
Swim4helth So by what Swim4health states that Windows 64 bit does not have this executable file/library at all as part of it's operating system.---- You should probably go to Microsoft downloads directly and see if you can get the answer by typing in both 95530 and or 6.0 in the searchbar and or by Google both executable file numbers.. The second way is to trace out what and where this file is located (via Secunia) in your p.c. Which by my quesstamation is probably a third party install (something done a while ago and has not been updated to avoid the exe. being used..)
There have been other forums in which people have had problems with the partition "d"drive which is a backup drive.
Thank you kindly for the explanation and routes I can take, this clarifies things a bit from my novice perspective. I will use this info next time I open my laptop. I do remember checking though and not seeing any MSXML6.... or MSXML4 files in the c:\ files of my 64 bit vista but MSXML3 files instead! Nothing is simple, eh? :p I'll post again when I've looked into it again. |
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by Old Phil on 27th Apr, 2009 15:30
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I along with the many others have received the same warning, I followed the link in Secunia for the fix and down loaded it. I was given the option of removing MSXML 6.0 after reading the accompanying text which I did about two weeks ago with no ill effects, I now have forgotten what the explanation was but that it was not necessary for my computers safe operation and could pose a risk, now I do not have the risk!!
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by puget1 on 27th Apr, 2009 17:48
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The reason is: Hackers find weaknesses in operating systems to exploit so they can enter your p.c. and obtain information. They then use this info to steal identity and use in a criminal manner. The reason why you don't need msxml6 is that it has become outdated and is no longer used by program developers. |
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by faithman100 on 4th May, 2009 04:13
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I have same problem using Vista |
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by Old Phil on 4th May, 2009 05:07
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I removed MSXML 6.0 after reading this thread which was about two and one half weeks ago, I see -0- issues operating without it. To me the simplest answer is to remove it and forget it!
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by puget1 on 4th May, 2009 19:05
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This appears to be a hold over from XP os. If you are using 64 bit Vista you are not involved at all with msxml6. You have a certain amount of security in the fact that 64 bit os are not that mainstream yet in the personal p.c. world and not that many programs are actually written for 64bit dual processor os's. I feel fairly secure in stating that most of the problem is coming from third party installs that need to be updated both by the operator and or program developers. This is where Secunia comes in and it is nice to be able to trace out the folder in which the problem exists. |
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