DCOM error when attempting to run system information utility - rep

[Guest]

I posted this in general discussion a few days ago, but got no response so I
figure it was the wrong conference. If this isn't the right one either
please let me know because I need to solve this problem.

I am unable to run system information (msinfo32.exe) in my xp pro sp2 set
up. The following error occurs in the system event viewer.

The server {73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4} did not register with DCOM
within the required timeout.

How can I fix this?

Thanks

 

[Guest]

I posted this in general discussion a few days ago, but got no response so I
figure it was the wrong conference. If this isn't the right one either
please let me know because I need to solve this problem.

I am unable to run system information (msinfo32.exe) in my xp pro sp2 set
up. The following error occurs in the system event viewer.

The server {73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4} did not register with DCOM
within the required timeout.

How can I fix this?

Thanks

Hi,
Try this instructions here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
==
www.nasstec.co.uk

 

[Guest]

Did start/run
msinfo32 /categories +all -loadedmodules
got the event 10010 DCOM error as before.

and these settings were verified correct-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSInfo
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App
Paths\msinfo32.exe

Default value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\MSInfo32.exe
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo

All looks ok but still won't give information.

 

[Guest]

Hi,

"WMI Diagnosis Utility"
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/help/wmidiag.mspx

Systems that have changed the default Access Control List permissions on the
%windir%\registration directory may experience various problems after you
install the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 for COM+ and MS DTC
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909444
Also you can download the DiagWMI from here and some good solutions on the
page:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairwmi.htm.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

 

[Guest]

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp
link is broken

After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.

Everything seemed to work ok but still getting Can't Collect Information,
Cannot access the Windows Management Instumentation software. Windows
Management files may be moved or missing.

Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323209

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp

Open Run and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK]

<Quote>
Follow these steps to be able to collect information for msinfo32.

Try to Open Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Component Services

Then once in Component Services double click on the left hand side on
Component Services>click on + Computers> + My Computer> + DCOM Config

Look for Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host>Right Click and go to
Properties>Security Tab>then to the 1st Edit button at the top of the
window>INTERACTIVE, NETWORK SERVICE, AND SYSTEM all need to be set to allow
instead of deny.
After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.
</Quote>
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Making progress of a sort, at least I changed the error message but I'm not
sure what I am doing here and seem to be thrashing around.

Got the WMI Diagnosis Utility, ran it, took about an hour, got several
messages like
BUILTIN\ADMINISTRATORS' has been REMOVED
Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE' has been REMOVED!
'NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' has been REMOVED
DCOM security for 'My Computer' (Access Permissions/Edit Default):
.................................................. MODIFIED.
ERROR: Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
REMOVED ACE:

Ran DCOMCNFG.EXE as instructed but can't find the above reference. i.e.
nothing called access, permissions or authority.
found
Microsoft WBEM Usecured Apartment
Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
both had security set to custom, so I set it to default
ran msinfor32.exe and got.

Can't collect information Windows management files may be moved or missing.

so I changed back to custom but I still get the same message that it can't
find the files. It seems like I should be altering permissions somewhere,
but where?

 

[Guest]

Making progress of a sort, at least I changed the error message but I'm not
sure what I am doing here and seem to be thrashing around.

Got the WMI Diagnosis Utility, ran it, took about an hour, got several
messages like
BUILTIN\ADMINISTRATORS' has been REMOVED
Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE' has been REMOVED!
'NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' has been REMOVED
DCOM security for 'My Computer' (Access Permissions/Edit Default):
................................................... MODIFIED.
ERROR: Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
REMOVED ACE:

Ran DCOMCNFG.EXE as instructed but can't find the above reference. i.e.
nothing called access, permissions or authority.
found
Microsoft WBEM Usecured Apartment
Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
both had security set to custom, so I set it to default
ran msinfor32.exe and got.

Can't collect information Windows management files may be moved or missing.

so I changed back to custom but I still get the same message that it can't
find the files. It seems like I should be altering permissions somewhere,
but where?

 

[Guest]

I checked the system event viewer and the following message is displayed when
I run msinfo32.exe

The machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation
permission for the COM Server application with CLSID
{73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4}
to the user NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE SID (S-1-5-20).

This is the Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
when I go to properties
Launch and Activation says use default
Access Permissions says use default
Configure Parameters says custom

I change the first 2 to custom, make sure all the boxes are checked, hit
apply and ok.
When I go back to properties the 1st 2 are back to use default. The
settings I have entered have disappeared.
Where is the default COM Security page that this references?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp
link is broken

After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.

Everything seemed to work ok but still getting Can't Collect Information,
Cannot access the Windows Management Instumentation software. Windows
Management files may be moved or missing.

Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323209

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp

Open Run and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK]

<Quote>
Follow these steps to be able to collect information for msinfo32.

Try to Open Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Component Services

Then once in Component Services double click on the left hand side on
Component Services>click on + Computers> + My Computer> + DCOM Config

Look for Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host>Right Click and go to
Properties>Security Tab>then to the 1st Edit button at the top of the
window>INTERACTIVE, NETWORK SERVICE, AND SYSTEM all need to be set to allow
instead of deny.
After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.
</Quote>
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Making progress of a sort, at least I changed the error message but I'm not
sure what I am doing here and seem to be thrashing around.

Got the WMI Diagnosis Utility, ran it, took about an hour, got several
messages like
BUILTIN\ADMINISTRATORS' has been REMOVED
Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE' has been REMOVED!
'NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' has been REMOVED
DCOM security for 'My Computer' (Access Permissions/Edit Default):
.................................................. MODIFIED.
ERROR: Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
REMOVED ACE:

Ran DCOMCNFG.EXE as instructed but can't find the above reference. i.e.
nothing called access, permissions or authority.
found
Microsoft WBEM Usecured Apartment
Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
both had security set to custom, so I set it to default
ran msinfor32.exe and got.

Can't collect information Windows management files may be moved or missing.

so I changed back to custom but I still get the same message that it can't
find the files. It seems like I should be altering permissions somewhere,
but where?

:


Hi,

"WMI Diagnosis Utility"
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/help/wmidiag.mspx

Systems that have changed the default Access Control List permissions on the
%windir%\registration directory may experience various problems after you
install the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 for COM+ and MS DTC
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909444
Also you can download the DiagWMI from here and some good solutions on the
page:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairwmi.htm.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
---------
www.nasstec.co.uk
:

Did start/run
msinfo32 /categories +all -loadedmodules
got the event 10010 DCOM error as before.

and these settings were verified correct-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSInfo
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App
Paths\msinfo32.exe

Default value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\MSInfo32.exe
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo

All looks ok but still won't give information.




:



:

I posted this in general discussion a few days ago, but got no response so I
figure it was the wrong conference. If this isn't the right one either
please let me know because I need to solve this problem.

I am unable to run system information (msinfo32.exe) in my xp pro sp2 set
up. The following error occurs in the system event viewer.

The server {73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4} did not register with DCOM
within the required timeout.

How can I fix this?

Thanks

Hi,
Try this instructions here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
==
www.nasstec.co.uk

 

[Guest]

Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323209

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp

Open Run and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK]

<Quote>
Follow these steps to be able to collect information for msinfo32.

Try to Open Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Component Services

Then once in Component Services double click on the left hand side on
Component Services>click on + Computers> + My Computer> + DCOM Config

Look for Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host>Right Click and go to
Properties>Security Tab>then to the 1st Edit button at the top of the
window>INTERACTIVE, NETWORK SERVICE, AND SYSTEM all need to be set to allow
instead of deny.
After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.
</Quote>
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

 

[Guest]

Hi,
Here are some links:
Event 10016 may be logged in the System log on a computer that is running
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=899965#appliesto

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...2404e92bb76a/MCMS+2002+-+Site+Manager+FAQ.htm


http://www.microsoft.com/technet/su...ProdVer=5.2&EvtID=10016&EvtSrc=DCOM&LCID=1033

http://blogs.msdn.com/adioltean/archive/2005/06/24/432519.aspx

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/lofiversion/index.php/t72177.html

If you have Nvidia application filter read this Quote:
<Quote>
That DCOM error is related to app_filter its part of the nvidia firewall you
can correct the error by
adding the NTAUTHORITY/SERVICE user to launch and activation permissions for
app_filter with local launch and activation
permissions.

To do this go to Administrative tools-component services, in the treeview
expand component services-computers-my computer-DCOM Config,
right click on app_filter select properties, on the security tab select
customize for launch and activation permissions
and hit the edit button to open the launch permissions page, click the add
button to open the user and group selection page,
click advanced to open the select user or group page, click the find now
button then scroll down through the list of users
and groups untill you find SERVICE in the list and highlight it then click
ok to return to the select users or groups page,
click ok again to return to the launch permissions page, now you should see
SERVICE in the list of users and groups for
app_filter, highlight SERVICE and check local launch and local activation in
the permissions for SERVICE, click ok again
to return to app_filter properties page and click OK again, now you should
be all the way back to the component services
page and the SERVICE user has permissions so you wont get any more DCOM errors
</Quote>
Also make sure the machine is clean from malwares and Viruses.
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk

I checked the system event viewer and the following message is displayed when
I run msinfo32.exe

The machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation
permission for the COM Server application with CLSID
{73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4}
to the user NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE SID (S-1-5-20).

This is the Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
when I go to properties
Launch and Activation says use default
Access Permissions says use default
Configure Parameters says custom

I change the first 2 to custom, make sure all the boxes are checked, hit
apply and ok.
When I go back to properties the 1st 2 are back to use default. The
settings I have entered have disappeared.
Where is the default COM Security page that this references?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp
link is broken

After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.

Everything seemed to work ok but still getting Can't Collect Information,
Cannot access the Windows Management Instumentation software. Windows
Management files may be moved or missing.

Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323209

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp

Open Run and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK]

<Quote>
Follow these steps to be able to collect information for msinfo32.

Try to Open Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Component Services

Then once in Component Services double click on the left hand side on
Component Services>click on + Computers> + My Computer> + DCOM Config

Look for Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host>Right Click and go to
Properties>Security Tab>then to the 1st Edit button at the top of the
window>INTERACTIVE, NETWORK SERVICE, AND SYSTEM all need to be set to allow
instead of deny.
After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.
</Quote>
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

:

Making progress of a sort, at least I changed the error message but I'm not
sure what I am doing here and seem to be thrashing around.

Got the WMI Diagnosis Utility, ran it, took about an hour, got several
messages like
BUILTIN\ADMINISTRATORS' has been REMOVED
Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE' has been REMOVED!
'NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' has been REMOVED
DCOM security for 'My Computer' (Access Permissions/Edit Default):
.................................................. MODIFIED.
ERROR: Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
REMOVED ACE:

Ran DCOMCNFG.EXE as instructed but can't find the above reference. i.e.
nothing called access, permissions or authority.
found
Microsoft WBEM Usecured Apartment
Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
both had security set to custom, so I set it to default
ran msinfor32.exe and got.

Can't collect information Windows management files may be moved or missing.

so I changed back to custom but I still get the same message that it can't
find the files. It seems like I should be altering permissions somewhere,
but where?

:


Hi,

"WMI Diagnosis Utility"
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/help/wmidiag.mspx

Systems that have changed the default Access Control List permissions on the
%windir%\registration directory may experience various problems after you
install the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 for COM+ and MS DTC
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909444
Also you can download the DiagWMI from here and some good solutions on the
page:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairwmi.htm.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
---------
www.nasstec.co.uk
:

Did start/run
msinfo32 /categories +all -loadedmodules
got the event 10010 DCOM error as before.

and these settings were verified correct-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSInfo
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App
Paths\msinfo32.exe

Default value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\MSInfo32.exe
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo

All looks ok but still won't give information.




:



:

I posted this in general discussion a few days ago, but got no response so I
figure it was the wrong conference. If this isn't the right one either
please let me know because I need to solve this problem.

I am unable to run system information (msinfo32.exe) in my xp pro sp2 set
up. The following error occurs in the system event viewer.

The server {73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4} did not register with DCOM
within the required timeout.

How can I fix this?

Thanks

Hi,
Try this instructions here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
==
www.nasstec.co.uk

 

[Guest]

Thanks for staying with me on this

I read the references.
I have a I have an NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5600 display adapter, but there is no
app_filter listed and I am not sure it is significant

Am still getting this message.

Event 10016
The machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation
permission for the COM Server application with CLSID
{73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4}
to the user NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE SID (S-1-5-20). This security
permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.

I added SERVICE to the users of the WMI module and also to the two .clb's in
Windows\registration but no change.
I can't find anything like NT AUTHORITY so maybe SERVICE wasn't the right
addition.

Hi,
Here are some links:
Event 10016 may be logged in the System log on a computer that is running
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=899965#appliesto

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...2404e92bb76a/MCMS+2002+-+Site+Manager+FAQ.htm


http://www.microsoft.com/technet/su...ProdVer=5.2&EvtID=10016&EvtSrc=DCOM&LCID=1033

http://blogs.msdn.com/adioltean/archive/2005/06/24/432519.aspx

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/lofiversion/index.php/t72177.html

If you have Nvidia application filter read this Quote:
<Quote>
That DCOM error is related to app_filter its part of the nvidia firewall you
can correct the error by
adding the NTAUTHORITY/SERVICE user to launch and activation permissions for
app_filter with local launch and activation
permissions.

To do this go to Administrative tools-component services, in the treeview
expand component services-computers-my computer-DCOM Config,
right click on app_filter select properties, on the security tab select
customize for launch and activation permissions
and hit the edit button to open the launch permissions page, click the add
button to open the user and group selection page,
click advanced to open the select user or group page, click the find now
button then scroll down through the list of users
and groups untill you find SERVICE in the list and highlight it then click
ok to return to the select users or groups page,
click ok again to return to the launch permissions page, now you should see
SERVICE in the list of users and groups for
app_filter, highlight SERVICE and check local launch and local activation in
the permissions for SERVICE, click ok again
to return to app_filter properties page and click OK again, now you should
be all the way back to the component services
page and the SERVICE user has permissions so you wont get any more DCOM errors
</Quote>
Also make sure the machine is clean from malwares and Viruses.
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk

I checked the system event viewer and the following message is displayed when
I run msinfo32.exe

The machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation
permission for the COM Server application with CLSID
{73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4}
to the user NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE SID (S-1-5-20).

This is the Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
when I go to properties
Launch and Activation says use default
Access Permissions says use default
Configure Parameters says custom

I change the first 2 to custom, make sure all the boxes are checked, hit
apply and ok.
When I go back to properties the 1st 2 are back to use default. The
settings I have entered have disappeared.
Where is the default COM Security page that this references?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp
link is broken

After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.

Everything seemed to work ok but still getting Can't Collect Information,
Cannot access the Windows Management Instumentation software. Windows
Management files may be moved or missing.

:


Msinfo32.exe Generates a "Can't Collect Information" Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323209

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/reinstalling_wmi.asp

Open Run and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK]

<Quote>
Follow these steps to be able to collect information for msinfo32.

Try to Open Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Component Services

Then once in Component Services double click on the left hand side on
Component Services>click on + Computers> + My Computer> + DCOM Config

Look for Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host>Right Click and go to
Properties>Security Tab>then to the 1st Edit button at the top of the
window>INTERACTIVE, NETWORK SERVICE, AND SYSTEM all need to be set to allow
instead of deny.
After you do this click OK >> To Apply and then exit of component services
and Reboot, does this help?.
</Quote>
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

:

Making progress of a sort, at least I changed the error message but I'm not
sure what I am doing here and seem to be thrashing around.

Got the WMI Diagnosis Utility, ran it, took about an hour, got several
messages like
BUILTIN\ADMINISTRATORS' has been REMOVED
Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE' has been REMOVED!
'NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' has been REMOVED
DCOM security for 'My Computer' (Access Permissions/Edit Default):
.................................................. MODIFIED.
ERROR: Default trustee 'NT AUTHORITY\SELF' has been REMOVED!
REMOVED ACE:

Ran DCOMCNFG.EXE as instructed but can't find the above reference. i.e.
nothing called access, permissions or authority.
found
Microsoft WBEM Usecured Apartment
Microsoft WMI Provider Subsystem Host
both had security set to custom, so I set it to default
ran msinfor32.exe and got.

Can't collect information Windows management files may be moved or missing.

so I changed back to custom but I still get the same message that it can't
find the files. It seems like I should be altering permissions somewhere,
but where?

:


Hi,

"WMI Diagnosis Utility"
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/help/wmidiag.mspx

Systems that have changed the default Access Control List permissions on the
%windir%\registration directory may experience various problems after you
install the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 for COM+ and MS DTC
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909444
Also you can download the DiagWMI from here and some good solutions on the
page:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairwmi.htm.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
---------
www.nasstec.co.uk
:

Did start/run
msinfo32 /categories +all -loadedmodules
got the event 10010 DCOM error as before.

and these settings were verified correct-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSInfo
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App
Paths\msinfo32.exe

Default value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MSInfo\MSInfo32.exe
Path value = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo

All looks ok but still won't give information.




:



:

I posted this in general discussion a few days ago, but got no response so I
figure it was the wrong conference. If this isn't the right one either
please let me know because I need to solve this problem.

I am unable to run system information (msinfo32.exe) in my xp pro sp2 set
up. The following error occurs in the system event viewer.

The server {73E709EA-5D93-4B2E-BBB0-99B7938DA9E4} did not register with DCOM
within the required timeout.

How can I fix this?

Thanks

Hi,
Try this instructions here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
==
www.nasstec.co.uk