I'd give it a try. The Windows installer has caused problems for many. David Grossman wrote: > I just got back to my computer and discovered a response (finally!) from HP! > So, before I respond to the sage suggestions that you great people have > posted in the last several hours, I'd like to share the HP response with > you. I copied it below. My initial impressions: > 1. Despite the bad English, this looks like selections from canned answers. > That implies to me that this problem has occurred to many others before, > which means that they should do something about their bad driver. > 2. It looks like a major job to undo the mess (but I'll do it if you guys > confirm that it's OK to do so). > > Before I do anything, I want to consult with you experts at PC Works. > My questions: > Does her answer make sense? > Do you recommend that I try it out? > > All the best, > David Grossman > > > Here's HP's response: > > > Dear David, > > Thank you for contacting HP Total Care. > > I am Diana from HP All-in-One Technical Support Team and this reply is in > regard to your query on HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One. It is my pleasure to > assist you. > > In reading your e-mail, I understand that you are getting an error message " > Parsing error in the c:\Program files\hp\digital > imaging\bin\hpqscloc\1033.xml". I truly regret for the inconvenience caused. > > Before we proceed further with the resolution steps, I greatly appreciate > that you have forwarded us your concerns and given me an opportunity to > assist you in this regard. Let me see what best I can do for you today to > gain your total happiness which is more important to us. > > Issue Cause: > ========= > > David, this issue may occur due to the some of the files are missed from the > Microsoft XML Parser or the Microsoft XML Parser software is corrupted. > > To isolate and resolve the issue, Irequest you to please perform the steps > from the below: > > Solution Summary: > ============= > > Step 1: Uninstall All-in-One software > Step 2: Restart the computer > Step 3: Install the Windows installer 3.0 > Step 4: Download and install MSXML > Step 5: Reinstall All-in-One software > > Solution: > ====== > > David, in order to resolve the issue at the earliest, I would request you to > perform the steps provided below. These steps will certainly help us in > resolving the issue. > > Step 1: Uninstall All-in-One software: > ========================== > > Please uninstall the HP All-in-one Software through the uninstall utility on > CD, follow the steps below: > > 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the all-in-one. > 2. Insert the HP all-in-one software CD. Cancel or close any installation > screens that may appear. > 3. Click Start, and then click Run. > 4. Click Browse. > 5. Select the CD-ROM drive that contains HP all-in-one CD. > 6. Locate and open the Util\CCC folder on the CD. > 7. Click the file Uninstall.bat. > 8. Click OK. > 9. Run the file Uninstall.bat four times to completely uninstall All-in-One > software. > 10. Restart the computer after uninstalling All-in-One software. > > If you find any difficulties, please visit the below weblink to uninstall > the software > > I would request you to Uninstall the All-in-One software by performing the > steps listed below. These steps will certainly help us in resolving the > issue. > > HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Series - Uninstalling the Software in > Microsoft Windows > > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00442159&dl > c=en&product=441125 > > NOTE: Clicking the link may give an error indicating it is > invalid. If this occurs, copy the portion of the address > on the remaining line(s) and paste it at the end of the > address showing in your browser until the complete address > is displayed in the Address box. > > Step 3: Install the Windows installer 3.0: > =========================== > > I request you to please download and install Windows Installer 3.0 will > resolve the issue. Please go to following URL to download Windows Installer > 3.0: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5fbc5470-b259-4733- > a914-a956122e08e8&displaylang=en > > NOTE: The URL above will take you to a non HP Web site. HP does not > control and is not responsible for information outside of the HP Web site > > To resolve the issue, Please download and install the MSXML software from > the below: > > Step 4: Download and install MSXML: > ========================== > > Please download the and update the system with the latest Microsoft XML > Parser (MSXML) 4.0 Service Pack 2 from the below web link: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3144b72b-b4f2-46da- > b4b6-c5d7485f2b42&displaylang=en > > NOTE: The URL above will take you to a non HP Web site. HP does not control > and is not responsible for information outside of the HP Web site.Just copy > and paste the entire link onto the address bar of your browser and press > Enter. > > Step 5: Reinstall All-in-One software: > ========================= > > Here, I am enclosing the weblink where you can able to download and install > software of HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One. > > HP t Full Feature Software and Drivers > > HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One > > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=mp-353 > 63-1&lc=en&cc=us&os=228&product=441125&dlc=en > > NOTE: Clicking the link may give an error indicating it is > invalid. If this occurs, copy the portion of the address > on the remaining line(s) and paste it at the end of the > address showing in your browser until the complete address > is displayed in the Address box. > > Download and Installation Steps: > ======================== > > 1. Open the above web site > > 2. Click on Download Only button > > 3. File Download window will appear > > 4. Click on Save and Save this program to disk > > 5. Downloaded file on to your computer Desktop. > > NOTE: Many of the full HP all-in-one product software program downloads are > very large and will take some time to download. > > 6. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the onscreen instructions > to complete the installation. And check the functionality of the > All-in-One.This should resolve the issue. > > Now check the functionality. This should resolve the issue. > > David, I believe this information helps you. If issue persists please mail > back to us with your observation and results, I will be glad to be of your > assistance. > > It is our responsibility to serve our esteemed customers like you in the > best possible way. We appreciate your support and cooperation. > > I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for being one of our most > valued customers. > > Sincerely, > > Diana > HP Total Care ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-