Re: problem with WMI permissions under WinXP Pro

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