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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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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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/

Thanks, Vincenzo..but I restored back to before the sec update and still had
the error. I fixed it by renaming my .wab file a new name. I tried that
solution 4 times yesterday and it didn't work. Today's my lucky day. Thx.

"Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:

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/

Jennifer wrote:

Thanks, Vincenzo..but I restored back to before the sec update and still
had the error. I fixed it by renaming my .wab file a new name. I tried
that solution 4 times yesterday and it didn't work. Today's my lucky
day. Thx.

YW. Thanks for posting back, Jennifer.

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

"Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:

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/

I hate to add insult to injury; but, I just had a client who's system was
basically rendered inoperable by KB 908531 (it is one of the 4 updates for
April 2006) With it installed, Explorer was crashing all over the place and
he couldn't save files in Word or extract attachments in Outlook.
Uninstalling it fixed his problem.

His system, BTW, is a 2006 Fujitsu Lifebook with tablet functionality.

Davis McCarn wrote:

I hate to add insult to injury; but, I just had a client who's system was
basically rendered inoperable by KB 908531 (it is one of the 4 updates for
April 2006) With it installed, Explorer was crashing all over the place
and he couldn't save files in Word or extract attachments in Outlook.
Uninstalling it fixed his problem.

His system, BTW, is a 2006 Fujitsu Lifebook with tablet functionality.

See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918165
"Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install
security update MS06-015".
The Registry edit referenced in Resolutions section of 918615 above can be
implemented by downloading:
"HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Ottmar Freudenberger has made a patch available he
http://patch-info.de/WinXP/Downloads...are-To-Web.zip
(Note this is a Zip file and will need to be extracted. It contains a REG
file which needs to be imported into the registry).
Info and various links/downloads he
http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks.../17/91304.aspx

IE6-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...er.ie6.browser

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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/