An error occurred due to invalid data in the XML file used by this application. The XML file has been corrupted and should be reinstalled from the installation media.

Scenario

You’ve updated your HP server using the latest ProLiant Support Pack, but after a reboot your network connections are down, and you get the following message when trying to open the HP Network Configuration Utility:

HP-Network-Configuration-Utility-Error_001
An error occurred due to invalid data in the XML file used by this application. The XML file has been corrupted and should be reinstalled from the installation media.

Solution

Uninstall the NIC drivers, then reboot:
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