Error parsing: c:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\config\machine.config

Hi anopenbookllc.

Thank you for posting your question on the forums. I hope to see you come back and answer a question for someone else. Try the help article located here to resolve this error.

If this does not resolve this error, please post back to let us know.

Thanks!
Amy

I encountered the same problem.  In fact, I could not register my product because of this error popping up.  It also caused my clock to be off by one hour.  I could not manually reset the clock without it going back an hour a few seconds later.

Here are the directions that worked from Microsoft.  I am running Windows XP.  I also restarted my computer after every uninstall, install, and update.  Good luck!

Remove .NET Framework using removal tool

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1. Please download the tool from the following link:

http://cid-27e6a35d1a492af7.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Blog_Tools/dotnetfx_c...

Please Note: The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a company that is independent of Microsoft. We make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

2. Please save the zip file (dotnetfx_cleanup_tool.zip) from the above link to the local Desktop and extract it.

3. Double click cleanup_tool.exe to run the tool.

4. Please follow the instructions given.

In the "Product to cleanup:" box, please select ".NET Framework - All versions".

5. Click "Cleanup Now" button.

Please reinstall .net framework programs:

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1

http://download.microsoft.com/...

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update

http://download.microsoft.com/...

http://download.microsoft.com/...

http://download.microsoft.com/...

Note: When the "File Download" window appears, please click "Save", and follow the directions to save the file on the Desktop. After downloading all the setup files, please double-click on each one to install them.