Do I need "wbem" in PATH statement?

[WM]

XP Pro/SP2. Solo machine. Internet via home cable modem.

In my PATH statement I have an entry for "wbem"
%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;

I am no wiser after reading this info:
http://www.dmtf.org/about/faq/wbem/

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What is wbem? Is wbem something which MS needs me to have in order
to run some part of Windows?

Can I safely remove wbem from the path statement?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

WBEM is an important component, and it should be in the Path variable.

WMI terms and concepts:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216738
Note that _MOST_ of the built-in components in Windows XP require WMI /
WBEM.

You may encounter problems if you remove WBEM folder from the PATH.

Examples:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826282
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319114

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


XP Pro/SP2. Solo machine. Internet via home cable modem.

In my PATH statement I have an entry for "wbem"
%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;

I am no wiser after reading this info:
http://www.dmtf.org/about/faq/wbem/

---

What is wbem? Is wbem something which MS needs me to have in order
to run some part of Windows?

Can I safely remove wbem from the path statement?