Parser Returned Error 0x80070005 when launching Kofax Capture Modules

Question / Problem: 

Launching any Kofax Capture module results with an error from .NET Framework, as follows: 

Error parsing
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\config\machine.config
Parser returned error 0x80070005

Answer / Solution: 

The 0x80070005 error code according to Microsoft means "ACCESS DENIED".  A sample of the error message is, as follows: 

Steps to Resolve: 

1. A Process Monitor trace taken when reproducing the issue with a filter on Result, Is, Access Denied may highlight any impermissible paths
2. Navigate to the specified directory of the Process Monitor trace shown with Access Denied
    E.g. C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\Config
3. Locate and Select the Machine.Config file within the specified directory
4. Right-Click to access the File Properties - Security tab
5. Edit to Add the EVERYONE User Profile and Check Allow to enable Full Control 
6. Apply & Okay to effect changes

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