MS Update Day. Loaded / Installed the Monthly Updates. 64-bit.
Ran some 'domestics', including the NPE. FAILS.
Ran on another machine, 32-bit, pre MS Updates. FAILS.
The Spinner Thingy stalls at 75%, greys out, throws up the Scan Error.
Eventually, 100% appears, stalls; then, drops out to NS UI.
Fail Log Sent. " WHAT'S UP ! "