In this instance, Symantec uses the WMI component to "report" to WinXP SP2
Security center that its AntiVirus is installed and up to date (computer
protected). The patch applies ONLY to AntiVirus 2004 and Internet Security
2004 releases. Earlier versions (2003 and earlier), must use the check mark
in Security Center (SP2) that it is not being monitored - but your AntiVirus
package is monitoring separately.
http://www.win2000mag.com/Articles/I...ArticleID=9100
Purpose
Windows® Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a component of the Microsoft®
Windows® operating system and is the Microsoft implementation of Web-Based
Enterprise Management (WBEM), which is an industry initiative to develop a
standard technology for accessing management information in an enterprise
environment.
Where Applicable
WMI can be used in all Windows-based applications, and is most useful in
enterprise applications.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...start_page.asp
gb
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"dmac" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> what does the wmi do?
> thanks
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> "G.Beat" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%23PCoM$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The Norton WMI update for 2004 products, previously available through
>> LiveUpdate,
>> has been removed for maintenance purposes.
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>> An updated Norton WMI is projected to be available by LiveUpdate in late
>> September/early October.
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> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...rc=bar_sch_nam
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