The April 2006 patch for the Windows Address Book (or one of the related
patches) has left me unable to open any WAB file; I am prompted to reinstall
Outlook Express.

This is definitely a file related issue because I restored my registry to
before the patch and it was still broken. A Sytem Restore to April 16th
(before the patch) did fix it; but, the update reinstalled last night and it
is broken again.

The system is running XP Pro SP2 with all prior updates applied and has no
Spware, Trojan, Worm, or Virus issues.

Somebody didn't test thoroughly enough, guys! How do I fix it?

Davis McCarn wrote:

The April 2006 patch for the Windows Address Book (or one of the related
patches) has left me unable to open any WAB file; I am prompted to
reinstall Outlook Express.

This is definitely a file related issue because I restored my registry to
before the patch and it was still broken. A Sytem Restore to April 16th
(before the patch) did fix it; but, the update reinstalled last night and
it is broken again.

The system is running XP Pro SP2 with all prior updates applied and has no
Spware, Trojan, Worm, or Virus issues.

Somebody didn't test thoroughly enough, guys! How do I fix it?

Davis please see he http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#14

Courtesy of Bruce Hagen, MS MVP - Outlook Express [Ciao]:
If that resolves it, for now, you may want to configure Automatic Updates to
either "Notify Only" or "Download but do not install". You can also choose
not to download or install 911567 and check: Do not tell me about it again.
How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525

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Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/

Uninstalling the patch will fix the problem; I know it cause a Sytem Restore
did yesterday and I have changed my setting to notify before installing now.

The note though, is that 911567, for me, completely broke the Address Book
and I am prompted to reinstall Outlook Express if I try to open any WAB file.
And, because the Address Book is broken, I can't send anything.

So, I guess I'll have to live with a security vulnerability in order to have
OE work.

Davis McCarn wrote:

Uninstalling the patch will fix the problem; I know it cause a Sytem
Restore did yesterday and I have changed my setting to notify before
installing now.

The note though, is that 911567, for me, completely broke the Address Book
and I am prompted to reinstall Outlook Express if I try to open any WAB
file. And, because the Address Book is broken, I can't send anything.

So, I guess I'll have to live with a security vulnerability in order to
have OE work.

OK, Davis. We are waiting for news from Microsoft about that patch.

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Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/

I have the EXACT same issue. I restored my system to an earlier date and the
address book is still corrupt. Plus, the security update KB911567.
Any ideas?

"Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:

Davis McCarn wrote:

Uninstalling the patch will fix the problem; I know it cause a Sytem
Restore did yesterday and I have changed my setting to notify before
installing now.

The note though, is that 911567, for me, completely broke the Address Book
and I am prompted to reinstall Outlook Express if I try to open any WAB
file. And, because the Address Book is broken, I can't send anything.

So, I guess I'll have to live with a security vulnerability in order to
have OE work.

OK, Davis. We are waiting for news from Microsoft about that patch.

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/

Jennifer Fyffe wrote:

I have the EXACT same issue. I restored my system to an earlier date and
the address book is still corrupt. Plus, the security update KB911567.
Any ideas?

Jennifer,
See he http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#14

Courtesy of Bruce Hagen, MS MVP - Outlook Express:
If that resolves it, for now, you may want to configure Automatic Updates to
either "Notify Only" or "Download but do not install". You can also choose
not to download or install 911567 and check: Do not tell me about it again.
How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/

"Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:

Davis McCarn wrote:

Uninstalling the patch will fix the problem; I know it cause a Sytem
Restore did yesterday and I have changed my setting to notify before
installing now.

The note though, is that 911567, for me, completely broke the Address
Book and I am prompted to reinstall Outlook Express if I try to open
any WAB file. And, because the Address Book is broken, I can't send
anything.

So, I guess I'll have to live with a security vulnerability in order to
have OE work.

OK, Davis. We are waiting for news from Microsoft about that patch.

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/