In news:C1B28267-9BB0-4D11-B345-(E-Mail Removed),
Techno Phobe <(E-Mail Removed)> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
> Hello fellow members. I am in need of your invaluable help once
> again.
>
> My computer is running Windows XP Home Edition. My computer is a
> stand alone home desktop computer, NOT connected to any network.
>
> Occasionally there is an event warning logged in the Application Log
> of the Event Viewer, found under the Administrative Tools in the
> Start Menu.
>
> This is the information given for the Event Warning:
> Source: WinMgmt
> Category: None
> Type: Warning
> Event ID: 63
> User: "user name"
> Description:
> A provider, OffProv11, has been registered in the WMI namespace,
> Root\MSAPPS11, to use the LocalSystem account. This account is
> privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does
> not correctly impersonate user requests.
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> There are always 2 Event messages logged at the same time every time.
>
> I have Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teachers Edition installed.
> I assume that the provider, OffProv11, is from Office 2003.
>
> MY QUESTIONS:
>
> What is this error?
> What is causing this error?
> What is the "WMI namespace"?
> How can I stop this error from happening again?
> Is this a serious secruity threat?
>
> Can someone please help me correct this error. I am NOT a computer
> expert so for me to understand your generous help and advice, please
> do not use technical computer language and acronymes.
>
> I am very grateful for any help and advice you generous people out
> there are willing to give me!!! :-) :-)
>
> THANK YOU,
>
> Techno Phobe.
Perhaps this will quell your suspicions and answer your questions?
http://www.eventid.net/display.asp?e...inMgmt&phase=1
Galen
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