Assuming I am reading this xml file using XLINQ. I encountered an error that says invalid expanded name. As i go through this xml file, i found a node images that contains element tags. The parent node is also an element tag. Since i don't use the images tag, I simply remove it using string manipulations. Below is the xml file and the solution: <element> <id> 2768687195 </id> <title> Customer Service Representative </title> <body> Do you dream of being your own boss and choosing the work you do, when you work and who you work for? </body> <url> http://jobs.myjob.careercenter-servicecrew.html </url> <category> <id> job/customer_service </id> <name> Customer Service & Call Center Jobs </name> </category> <source> <id> www </id>