I have tried to set up a firewall with my ISP and
Microsoft but I just get a message that it can't be done
because Windows Management Instrumentation is not
working. Can I fix this myself or do I need to contact my
computer manufacturer (who won't answer the phone!)?

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Might Be Corrupted
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

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"Fiona Lee" wrote:

| I have tried to set up a firewall with my ISP and
| Microsoft but I just get a message that it can't be done
| because Windows Management Instrumentation is not
| working. Can I fix this myself or do I need to contact my
| computer manufacturer (who won't answer the phone!)?