MSXML latest version is a set of services designed to allow developers to build Windows-native XML applications using various technologies including XML 1.0, DOM, SAX, an XSLT 1.0 processor and support for schema types including XSD and XDR schema support as well as other related XML technologies.
Microsoft Core XML Services 6.0 releases provide standards-compliant implementations of:
MSXML free download offers support for XML versions 1.0 (DOM & SAX2 APIs), XML Schema (XSD) 1.0, XPath 1.0, and XSLT 1.0 as well as client and server-safe components to facilitate XML over HTTP. In addition, this version of MSXML introduces its first redistributable package that runs 64-bit code.
MSXML6 offers significant enhancements over previous versions in these key areas:
Reliability – MSXML6 has addressed an extensive set of stability issues in resource-constrained scenarios.
Security – MSXML6 employs the principle of “off-by-default” to increase XML data loading from anonymous or unknown sources securely, making upgrades from MSXML3 or 4 to MSXML6 require reconfiguring various components through SetProperty/SetFeature accordingly. This may necessitate reconfiguring components within MSXML6 where applicable after upgrades from these versions have taken place.
W3C Conformance and System.Xml 2.0 Compatibility – MSXML6 has undergone rigorous testing, and many issues were identified to ensure W3C compliancy as well as System.Xml 2.0 compatibility; specifically in regard to the XML Schema 1.0 Recommendation.
MSXML6 was designed as an upgrade path for existing MSXML3 and MSXML4 users; however, certain technologies within MSXML3 or 4 may no longer be supported in MSXML6. To find out which technologies and ProgIDs have not been supported in MSXML6, see this list:
DSOControl and XML Data Islands as well as DSOControl for MSXML4 have currently entered maintenance mode; their lifespans will eventually be phased out according to lifecycle considerations for certain components.
MSXML6 will install alongside MSXML 3 and 4 without impacting existing applications that use MSXML 3 and 4, though version-independent ProgIDs won’t point towards MSXML6; developers wishing to integrate MSXML6 should switch over to using “60” ProgIDS instead.
Overview
MSXML by Microsoft is a Freeware product in the category of Development software.
MSXML version 4.20.9876.0 was recently made available through our database on March 27, 2012. It had originally been included on September 21st, 2007.
MSXML supports Windows as its operating system and the download file size stands at 2.6MB.
MSXML users rated it three out of five stars.
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FAQ
What Is MSXML (Microsoft XML Core Services)?
MSXML (Microsoft XML Core Services) provides applications written using various programming languages the tools necessary for building XML-based apps.
What are the Advantages of MSXML? MSXML offers developers APIs for parsing, creating and manipulating XML documents as well as supporting several standards such as XSLT and XPath.
What version of MSXML should I choose?
Ultimately, which MSXML version to select will depend upon both OS and application needs; Windows 7 includes MSXML version 6.0 while Windows 8 ships with version 3.0; therefore developers should carefully assess which will best serve their application’s needs.
FAQ
What are some common issues associated with MSXML?
Common MSXML issues include compatibility issues, installation difficulties and security vulnerabilities – it’s vital that MSXML installations stay current and secure!
How can I check what version of MSXML is installed on my system?
To verify the version installed on your computer, launch Command Prompt and enter “reg query HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTMsxml2.DOMDocumentCLSID”. This will display its installed details.
Can I uninstall MSXML?
MSXML may be uninstalled through either the Control Panel or Add/Remove Programs utility.
What is the latest stable version of MSXML?
MSXML version 6.0 is currently the stable release version available from Microsoft; developers should check for updates and download it directly from their site.
What are some alternative XML parsers available today?
A number of alternatives for parsing XML exist today, such as Xerces (written in Java), TinyXML (C++) and libxml2 (C).
Are MSXML still supported by Microsoft? Yes, MSXML remains supported by Microsoft; however developers should take note that only security updates for MSXML are currently being released.
Can MSXML be used with other programming languages other than C++?
Absolutely; MSXML can be integrated with various other languages like VBScript and JScript as well as C# on the.NET framework.
Technical
- Title: MSXML 4.20.9876.0
- Size: 2.6MB
- Operating Systems: Windows
