Re: problem with WMI permissions under WinXP Pro

From: James Kuffner (jkuff_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 06/30/03 

Date: 30 Jun 2003 01:39:47 -0700

I fixed the problem (see below).

> get in touch with your service provider (isp) and they
> should be able to clear up the problem with you.

FYI this had nothing to do with my ISP, as it was a
problem with my WMI permissions on my personal laptop.

Anyway, after several days of poring over manuals and
websites, I managed to come across a link found by google
that helped me fix the problem.

First, I had to log in as Administrator and stop
any running wmi services.

Then, I deleted the following folder and contents:

  %SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem\Repository

After restart, this folder will be regenerated with
the default security and permissions.

You can use the same trick if your WMI ever gets
corrupted:

  http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319101 

--
 James Kuffner

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