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CurlySue
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I have a Missing or corrupted DxSetup.exe problem...
View attachment 5021
....and I recall seeing this same error message once, perhaps twice in the 2
or 3 months. <_<
This same DxSetup.exe error message occurred when I was attempting to
install non-essential software programs. And when the (above) error message
window popped up, I chose to terminate the installation and delete the
non-essential software program.
Currently, this DxSetup.exe error message occurs when I try to
install Intel's Network Adapter Drivers 15.4.1 for Windows XP.
Back on 2010 April 29, I successfully installed Intel's Network Adapter
Drivers 15.2 for Windows XP, and did not have any problems - in other
words, I did not experience this DxSetup.exe error message.
My operating system is Windows XP SP3, 32-bit, up to date via Windows
Update, with the exception of Microsoft's Malicious Removal Tools, and
Internet Explorer 7 or 8. I have never allowed Windows Update to install any
Malicious Removal Tool, and because I only use Internet Explorer for Windows
Updates (my primary browser is Firefox 3.6 including its latest version and
updates), I find no value nor interest to upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 or
8.
According to Add or Remove Programs, I have the following Microsoft .NET
Frameworks installed...
1.1 - v1.1.4322
2.0 Service Pack 2 - v2.0.50727
3.0 Service Pack 2
3.5 Service Pack 1
....which is confirmed by ASoft .NET Version Detector 2007 as follows:
View attachment 5022
Upon reviewing the respective install LOG files...
View attachment 5023
....I found no apparent error messages.
The file dd_dotnetfx3error.txt is empty - and searching for the word
"error" in the dd_dotnetfx3install.txt file, produces only one
reference...
[04/25/09,00:23:40] Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0:
CRootComponent::Install(): MSIInstallProduct returned
ERROR_SUCCESS.
The file dd_dotnetfx35error.txt is empty - and searching for the word
"error" in the dd_dotnetfx35install.txt file, produces the
following references...
[04/25/09,17:09:22] Setup.exe:
GetGlobalCustomProperty - Property: {481CEF9F-033A-11D3-ACE2-00C04F8EEBA1} -
PropertyName: Disable Error Logging - Value: 0
[04/25/09,17:30:43] Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5: CRootComponent::Install():
MSIInstallProduct returned ERROR_SUCCESS.
[04/25/09,17:31:08] Setup.exe: GetGlobalCustomProperty - Property:
{481CEF9F-033A-11D3-ACE2-00C04F8EEBA1} - PropertyName: Disable Error Logging
- Value: 0
[04/25/09,20:04:39] Windows Installer Patch Registration Fix for .NET
Framework 3.5 (x86): Error code 0 for this component means "Baseline
succeeded. No further action required."
[04/25/09,20:06:46] XPSEPSC Installer: Error code 3010 for this component
means "Baseline succeeded. Reboot required to complete setup action."
[04/25/09,20:08:14] Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1:
CRootComponent::Install(): MSIInstallProduct returned ERROR_SUCCESS.
To ensure my Registry is not effected by any new program installation, I
typically back it up prior to the install. However, because I install or
updated software several times each week, once the new or updated program
appears to work as described, I generally delete the Registry backup file.
This may seem severe, but once I install a new program or update, the
previous Registry backup become moot. Moot because it has no value since
restoring it also removes any newer Registry entries, updates, etc.
I am running Windows Installer 4.5 and have not experienced any
problems with it.
I manually update Windows XP by visiting the Windows Update website once a
week, and utilize the CUSTOM option to check for Windows XP updates.
For non-Windows operating system software, I visit other websites like
MajorGeeks and FileHippo. I try to download new software direct from the
author's website(s) whenever possible.
When available, I generally update my DirectX files. Recently, I installed
DirectX June 2010 Redistributable (with filename directx_Jun2010_redist.exe).
As with all previous versions, I extracted this file a temp directory,
F:\DirectX_Install. Once extracted, I executed DXSETUP.EXE to install the
DirectX update. Once complete, I typically leave the Application,
Application Extensions and Cabinet Files, in place until the next DirectX
Redistributable is released - and when it is, I delete all files in
F:\DirectX_Install before executing the new DXSETUP.EXE application file.
While I have executed the DirectX Redistributable DXSETUP.EXE application
file several time in the last 2 to 3 years (concurrent with the respective
DirectX Redistributable release), I have never looked for the DxSetup.exe
file elsewhere on my HDD. Therefore, I have no idea where it is supposed to
be located. I read one (confusing website's) expert suggest that it is
located in the C:\WINDOWS\System32 directory. When I looked, it was not
there - so I copied the latest DXSETUP.EXE file to it. Unfortunately, it did
not correct or resolve the problem - the problem remains.
I am running DirectX 9.0c, and ran the DirectX Diagnostic Tool and no
problems were found.
View attachment 5024
Note that I removed Computer Name and
Page file - their info is irrelevant, in my
opinion.
I do have a DirectX directory, that I believe was created with the
initial install of Windows XP SP2 that came with my Dell. This directory,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DirectX, is empty of files. However, there is a
Dinput subdirectory, C:\WINDOWS\system32\DirectX\Dinput, that contains
33 Configuration Settings files, and 147 PNG Image files.
Regarding anti-virus programs, I run Avira AntiVir
9.0.0.422 - where I run Avira AntiVir Guard to
protect my system from real-time virus and adware/malware problems. I
manually update the definition files at least twice daily.
Regarding adware/malware problems, as a redundant program to Avira, I also
have Ad-Aware AE installed - though in a passive mode
only. In other words, Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service is
disabled when Ad-Aware AE is not being run - with its
Real-time Protection off. In addition, the
Ad-Watch option is also disabled. In short, I rely on
Avira for adware/malware protection and use
Ad-Aware to manually scan my system one, maybe twice a
week.
I do not schedule any software updates, and always disable the automatic
update option or preference.
After running both Avira and
Ad-Aware, my system appears to be free of viruses and
adware/malware.
To supplement my investigation, I ran HijackThis and
it generated the following LOG file...
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 1:16:42 PM, on 07/21/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\UPHClean\uphclean.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
F:\DOWNLOADS\HijackThis 2.0.2\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupd...t.aspx?ln=en-us
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = "C:\Program
Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Blank.htm"
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext =
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe"
O1 - Hosts: 2a01:138:a001:201::21 personal.avira-update.com
O1 - Hosts: 2a01:138:a001:201::22 personal.avira-update.net
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} -
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: FDMIECookiesBHO Class - {CC59E0F9-7E43-44FA-9FAA-8377850BF205} -
C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\iefdm2.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper -
{DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program
Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] stsystra.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] C:\Program Files\Microsoft
Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall]
%systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall]
%systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Highlight - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\highlight.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Links List - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\urllist.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Web Search - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\selsearch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlall.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download selected with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlselected.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download video with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlfvideo.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dllink.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: I&mages List - C:\WINDOWS\Web\imglist.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open Frame in &New Window -
C:\WINDOWS\WEB\frm2new.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom &In - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\zoomin.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom O&ut - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\zoomout.htm
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} -
C:\PROGRA~1\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} -
C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 -
{e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network
Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. -
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Defragmentation-Service (DfSdkS) - mst software GmbH, Germany
- C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2010 Advanced\Dfsdks.exe
O23 - Service: Intel® Matrix Storage Event Monitor (IAANTMON) - Intel
Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe
O23 - Service: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service - Lavasoft - C:\Program
Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero
BackItUp\NBService.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common
Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
--
End of file - 4220 bytes
Carefully following the direction of Marc Liron, Microsoft MVP 2010,
as detailed here...
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
....I executed sfc /scannow, but it did not resolve the Missing or
corrupted DxSetup.exe problem. Hopefully, it did not create other
problems.
It do not know if it has any relevance, but I recently removed Microsoft
Messenger (entirely) from my system. Having never used it, it's
Service was disabled, and it's option in Outlook Express had
been removed, for over 2 years,
Other than reinstalling my operating system, anyone have a solution or
suggestions of how I can resolve this Missing or corrupted DxSetup.exe
problem?
Thanks in advance.
View attachment 5021
....and I recall seeing this same error message once, perhaps twice in the 2
or 3 months. <_<
This same DxSetup.exe error message occurred when I was attempting to
install non-essential software programs. And when the (above) error message
window popped up, I chose to terminate the installation and delete the
non-essential software program.
Currently, this DxSetup.exe error message occurs when I try to
install Intel's Network Adapter Drivers 15.4.1 for Windows XP.
Back on 2010 April 29, I successfully installed Intel's Network Adapter
Drivers 15.2 for Windows XP, and did not have any problems - in other
words, I did not experience this DxSetup.exe error message.
My operating system is Windows XP SP3, 32-bit, up to date via Windows
Update, with the exception of Microsoft's Malicious Removal Tools, and
Internet Explorer 7 or 8. I have never allowed Windows Update to install any
Malicious Removal Tool, and because I only use Internet Explorer for Windows
Updates (my primary browser is Firefox 3.6 including its latest version and
updates), I find no value nor interest to upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 or
8.
According to Add or Remove Programs, I have the following Microsoft .NET
Frameworks installed...
1.1 - v1.1.4322
2.0 Service Pack 2 - v2.0.50727
3.0 Service Pack 2
3.5 Service Pack 1
....which is confirmed by ASoft .NET Version Detector 2007 as follows:
View attachment 5022
Upon reviewing the respective install LOG files...
View attachment 5023
....I found no apparent error messages.
The file dd_dotnetfx3error.txt is empty - and searching for the word
"error" in the dd_dotnetfx3install.txt file, produces only one
reference...
[04/25/09,00:23:40] Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0:
CRootComponent::Install(): MSIInstallProduct returned
ERROR_SUCCESS.
The file dd_dotnetfx35error.txt is empty - and searching for the word
"error" in the dd_dotnetfx35install.txt file, produces the
following references...
[04/25/09,17:09:22] Setup.exe:
GetGlobalCustomProperty - Property: {481CEF9F-033A-11D3-ACE2-00C04F8EEBA1} -
PropertyName: Disable Error Logging - Value: 0
[04/25/09,17:30:43] Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5: CRootComponent::Install():
MSIInstallProduct returned ERROR_SUCCESS.
[04/25/09,17:31:08] Setup.exe: GetGlobalCustomProperty - Property:
{481CEF9F-033A-11D3-ACE2-00C04F8EEBA1} - PropertyName: Disable Error Logging
- Value: 0
[04/25/09,20:04:39] Windows Installer Patch Registration Fix for .NET
Framework 3.5 (x86): Error code 0 for this component means "Baseline
succeeded. No further action required."
[04/25/09,20:06:46] XPSEPSC Installer: Error code 3010 for this component
means "Baseline succeeded. Reboot required to complete setup action."
[04/25/09,20:08:14] Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1:
CRootComponent::Install(): MSIInstallProduct returned ERROR_SUCCESS.
To ensure my Registry is not effected by any new program installation, I
typically back it up prior to the install. However, because I install or
updated software several times each week, once the new or updated program
appears to work as described, I generally delete the Registry backup file.
This may seem severe, but once I install a new program or update, the
previous Registry backup become moot. Moot because it has no value since
restoring it also removes any newer Registry entries, updates, etc.
I am running Windows Installer 4.5 and have not experienced any
problems with it.
I manually update Windows XP by visiting the Windows Update website once a
week, and utilize the CUSTOM option to check for Windows XP updates.
For non-Windows operating system software, I visit other websites like
MajorGeeks and FileHippo. I try to download new software direct from the
author's website(s) whenever possible.
When available, I generally update my DirectX files. Recently, I installed
DirectX June 2010 Redistributable (with filename directx_Jun2010_redist.exe).
As with all previous versions, I extracted this file a temp directory,
F:\DirectX_Install. Once extracted, I executed DXSETUP.EXE to install the
DirectX update. Once complete, I typically leave the Application,
Application Extensions and Cabinet Files, in place until the next DirectX
Redistributable is released - and when it is, I delete all files in
F:\DirectX_Install before executing the new DXSETUP.EXE application file.
While I have executed the DirectX Redistributable DXSETUP.EXE application
file several time in the last 2 to 3 years (concurrent with the respective
DirectX Redistributable release), I have never looked for the DxSetup.exe
file elsewhere on my HDD. Therefore, I have no idea where it is supposed to
be located. I read one (confusing website's) expert suggest that it is
located in the C:\WINDOWS\System32 directory. When I looked, it was not
there - so I copied the latest DXSETUP.EXE file to it. Unfortunately, it did
not correct or resolve the problem - the problem remains.
I am running DirectX 9.0c, and ran the DirectX Diagnostic Tool and no
problems were found.
View attachment 5024
Note that I removed Computer Name and
Page file - their info is irrelevant, in my
opinion.
I do have a DirectX directory, that I believe was created with the
initial install of Windows XP SP2 that came with my Dell. This directory,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DirectX, is empty of files. However, there is a
Dinput subdirectory, C:\WINDOWS\system32\DirectX\Dinput, that contains
33 Configuration Settings files, and 147 PNG Image files.
Regarding anti-virus programs, I run Avira AntiVir
9.0.0.422 - where I run Avira AntiVir Guard to
protect my system from real-time virus and adware/malware problems. I
manually update the definition files at least twice daily.
Regarding adware/malware problems, as a redundant program to Avira, I also
have Ad-Aware AE installed - though in a passive mode
only. In other words, Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service is
disabled when Ad-Aware AE is not being run - with its
Real-time Protection off. In addition, the
Ad-Watch option is also disabled. In short, I rely on
Avira for adware/malware protection and use
Ad-Aware to manually scan my system one, maybe twice a
week.
I do not schedule any software updates, and always disable the automatic
update option or preference.
After running both Avira and
Ad-Aware, my system appears to be free of viruses and
adware/malware.
To supplement my investigation, I ran HijackThis and
it generated the following LOG file...
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 1:16:42 PM, on 07/21/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\UPHClean\uphclean.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
F:\DOWNLOADS\HijackThis 2.0.2\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupd...t.aspx?ln=en-us
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = "C:\Program
Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Blank.htm"
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext =
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe"
O1 - Hosts: 2a01:138:a001:201::21 personal.avira-update.com
O1 - Hosts: 2a01:138:a001:201::22 personal.avira-update.net
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} -
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: FDMIECookiesBHO Class - {CC59E0F9-7E43-44FA-9FAA-8377850BF205} -
C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\iefdm2.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper -
{DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program
Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] stsystra.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] C:\Program Files\Microsoft
Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall]
%systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [tscuninstall]
%systemroot%\system32\tscupgrd.exe (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Highlight - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\highlight.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Links List - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\urllist.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Web Search - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\selsearch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlall.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download selected with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlselected.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download video with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlfvideo.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with Free Download Manager -
file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dllink.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: I&mages List - C:\WINDOWS\Web\imglist.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open Frame in &New Window -
C:\WINDOWS\WEB\frm2new.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom &In - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\zoomin.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom O&ut - C:\WINDOWS\WEB\zoomout.htm
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} -
C:\PROGRA~1\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} -
C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 -
{e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network
Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. -
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Defragmentation-Service (DfSdkS) - mst software GmbH, Germany
- C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2010 Advanced\Dfsdks.exe
O23 - Service: Intel® Matrix Storage Event Monitor (IAANTMON) - Intel
Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe
O23 - Service: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service - Lavasoft - C:\Program
Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero
BackItUp\NBService.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common
Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
--
End of file - 4220 bytes
Carefully following the direction of Marc Liron, Microsoft MVP 2010,
as detailed here...
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
....I executed sfc /scannow, but it did not resolve the Missing or
corrupted DxSetup.exe problem. Hopefully, it did not create other
problems.
It do not know if it has any relevance, but I recently removed Microsoft
Messenger (entirely) from my system. Having never used it, it's
Service was disabled, and it's option in Outlook Express had
been removed, for over 2 years,
Other than reinstalling my operating system, anyone have a solution or
suggestions of how I can resolve this Missing or corrupted DxSetup.exe
problem?
Thanks in advance.
844435E-400A-4E53-B8A6-F9A3003A4173@microsoft.com...
