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Error Parsing .NET Framework machine.config [Solved]
Replace the machine.config file with a healthy copy
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Published onJuly 11, 2024
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You may receive theError parsingmessage followed by theC:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework|v4.0.30319\config\machine.configpath while launching applications when themachine.configfile is corrupt, the.NET Frameworkhas run into issues, or the relevant permissions are missing.
Under the path, it says,Parser returned error 0xC00CE556orParser returned error 0xC00CE508. For some, the error even appeared while installing applications, especially the ones that relied on the.NET Framework.
How do I fix the Configuration parser error with .NET framework’s machine.config?
1. Replace the machine.config file
The easiest way to fixError parsing Microsoft.NET framework machine.configis to replace the file altogether with the default one already available on the PC.
2. Allow full control of machine.config to everyone
If you can’t edit or delete themachine.configfile, it’s the missing permissions to blame. And in this case,granting full controlto everyone should get things up and running!
3. Install Microsoft .NET Framework
If the setup can’t proceed with the installation and reads.NET Framework 4.8.1 or a later update is already installed on this computer, you will have to repair the current installation.
4. Repair the .NET Framework
5. Repair the corrupt system files
For a few users, thecorrupt system fileswere to blame for theError parsing .NET framework machine.configmessage when running applications. In this case, you can run theDISM commandsand SFC scan to replace all corrupted files with their cached copy.
If nothing works, you can alwaysreset Windows to factory defaults, and it will get rid of theParser returned error 0xC00CE556message.
Once done fixing the issues, discover somequick tips to make Windows fasterand get better performance from apps!
Which fix worked for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
