[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Here is one more thing that you can try before performing a reinstallation.

Reinstalling WMI:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"C&S-M" <cgsam@westnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> Thanks for reply and also link.
> Unfortunately all 3 are running and on Automatic.
> Problem persists.
>
> It might be time for a re-install as 3-4 years is a good run without one.
> Any further thoughts are appreciated.
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:uydOvVKVFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323209&sd=RMVP
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "C&S-M" <cgsam@westnet.com.au> wrote in message
>> news:%233jHKZHVFHA.3184@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> Start-All Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Information
>>> When running I get in the right hand side where information should be -
>>> Cant collect information.
>>> Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software.
>>> Windows Management files may be moved or missing.
>>>
>>> Anyone got any clues to help with this one please.
>>> Screen pic attached - not sure if this is allowed.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

[C&S-M]

Hi again Ramesh,
Still no good mate.
Time to bite the bullet I think

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uxBMOldVFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Here is one more thing that you can try before performing a
> reinstallation.
>
> Reinstalling WMI:
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>
>
> "C&S-M" <cgsam@westnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:OgrsMzUVFHA.2684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks for reply and also link.
>> Unfortunately all 3 are running and on Automatic.
>> Problem persists.
>>
>> It might be time for a re-install as 3-4 years is a good run without one.
>> Any further thoughts are appreciated.
>>
>>
>> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:uydOvVKVFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323209&sd=RMVP
>>>
>>> --
>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>
>>>
>>> "C&S-M" <cgsam@westnet.com.au> wrote in message
>>> news:%233jHKZHVFHA.3184@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>> Start-All Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Information
>>>> When running I get in the right hand side where information should be -
>>>> Cant collect information.
>>>> Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software.
>>>> Windows Management files may be moved or missing.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone got any clues to help with this one please.
>>>> Screen pic attached - not sure if this is allowed.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

C&S

Repair installation is the only option that I can think of :(
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=315341

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"C&S-M" <cgsam(remove this)@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:42820738$0$8124$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
> Hi again Ramesh,
> Still no good mate.
> Time to bite the bullet I think
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:uxBMOldVFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Here is one more thing that you can try before performing a
>> reinstallation.
>>
>> Reinstalling WMI:
>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "C&S-M" <cgsam@westnet.com.au> wrote in message
>> news:OgrsMzUVFHA.2684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>> Thanks for reply and also link.
>>> Unfortunately all 3 are running and on Automatic.
>>> Problem persists.
>>>
>>> It might be time for a re-install as 3-4 years is a good run without
>>> one.
>>> Any further thoughts are appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
>>> news:uydOvVKVFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323209&sd=RMVP
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "C&S-M" <cgsam@westnet.com.au> wrote in message
>>>> news:%233jHKZHVFHA.3184@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>>> Start-All Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Information
>>>>> When running I get in the right hand side where information should
>>>>> be -
>>>>> Cant collect information.
>>>>> Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software.
>>>>> Windows Management files may be moved or missing.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone got any clues to help with this one please.
>>>>> Screen pic attached - not sure if this is allowed.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>