Microsoft Msxml 4.20.9818.0 ✦ Simple

Because it no longer receives updates, it is frequently flagged by security scanners (like Nessus or Qualys) as a vulnerability.

4.20.9818.0 is an older sub-version of SP2. Even the "newer" SP3 (version 4.30.2100.0) is also now unsupported. 🛠️ Why is it on your computer? Microsoft Msxml 4.20.9818.0

Microsoft officially ended support for MSXML 4.0 in April 2014 . Because it no longer receives updates, it is

Older applications (like Toad for Oracle, SQL Server tools, or older games) install it as a necessary dependency. Because it no longer receives updates