WMI Error

[Eddie]

I am unable to connect to other networked computers and
when trying to sort the problem through network
diagnostic in XP help I get the following error message

"Unable to connect to WMI service '\root\cimv2' "

also "WMI information may be corrupted" message apears on
the advanced tab of Local area connection properties.

I am using windows XP

any suggestions?

Thanks Eddie

 

[Philip Nunn [MSFT]]

First you can try to use SystemRestore to go to a point before the
corruption.

Another way this can be fixed is by forcing an auto-recover of the default
information stored in the WMI repository (database).

- open a command window (start > cmd.exe)
- type "net stop winmgmt"
- type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"
- type "ren repository repository.old" (or alternatively delete it)

Then try your operation again. It may take a minute or so to complete while
WMI rebuilds the database.

 

[Eddie]

Phillip

Thanks
'type "net stop winmgmt"'
I get message - system error 1060 has occurred

'type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"'

- type "ren repository repository.old"

I get message - the system cannot find the file specified

Any more suggestions ?

thanks

-----Original Message-----
First you can try to use SystemRestore to go to a point before the
corruption.

Another way this can be fixed is by forcing an auto- recover of the default
information stored in the WMI repository (database).

- open a command window (start > cmd.exe)
- type "net stop winmgmt"
- type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"
- type "ren repository repository.old" (or alternatively delete it)

Then try your operation again. It may take a minute or so to complete while
WMI rebuilds the database.


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I am unable to connect to other networked computers and
when trying to sort the problem through network
diagnostic in XP help I get the following error message

"Unable to connect to WMI service '\root\cimv2' "

also "WMI information may be corrupted" message apears on
the advanced tab of Local area connection properties.

I am using windows XP

any suggestions?

Thanks Eddie

.

 

[Philip Nunn [MSFT]]

Sorry if my steps were confusing. 'type' should never actually be typed - I
just mean to say execute the command in quotes.

C:\>net stop winmgmt

The Windows Management Instrumentation service is stopping.
The Windows Management Instrumentation service was stopped successfully.

C:\>cd %windir%\system32\wbem

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem>ren Repository Repository.old

Let me know if this still does not work.
Thanks.
--
Philip Nunn [MSFT]
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Phillip

Thanks
'type "net stop winmgmt"'
I get message - system error 1060 has occurred

'type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"'

- type "ren repository repository.old"

I get message - the system cannot find the file specified

Any more suggestions ?

thanks

-----Original Message-----
First you can try to use SystemRestore to go to a point before the
corruption.

Another way this can be fixed is by forcing an auto- recover of the default
information stored in the WMI repository (database).

- open a command window (start > cmd.exe)
- type "net stop winmgmt"
- type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"
- type "ren repository repository.old" (or alternatively delete it)

Then try your operation again. It may take a minute or so to complete while
WMI rebuilds the database.


--
Philip Nunn [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm.

I am unable to connect to other networked computers and
when trying to sort the problem through network
diagnostic in XP help I get the following error message

"Unable to connect to WMI service '\root\cimv2' "

also "WMI information may be corrupted" message apears on
the advanced tab of Local area connection properties.

I am using windows XP

any suggestions?

Thanks Eddie

.

 

[Eddie]

Its OK I put the command in correctly.

with regard to the net stop winmgmt command I forgot to
record I also get the message 'The specified service does
not exist as an installed service'

Thanks Eddie

-----Original Message-----
Sorry if my steps were confusing. 'type' should never actually be typed - I
just mean to say execute the command in quotes.

C:\>net stop winmgmt

The Windows Management Instrumentation service is stopping.
The Windows Management Instrumentation service was stopped successfully.

C:\>cd %windir%\system32\wbem

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem>ren Repository Repository.old

Let me know if this still does not work.
Thanks.
--
Philip Nunn [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm.

Phillip

Thanks
'type "net stop winmgmt"'
I get message - system error 1060 has occurred

'type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"'
I get message - the system cannot find the file specified

Any more suggestions ?

thanks and
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[Philip Nunn [MSFT]]

Something quite major is wrong in that case. What is the history of the
machine? Did this problem start recently and/or was there an event that may
have caused this such as virus infection, etc.?

At this point, I would recommend backing up all important data (just to be
safe) and performing an in-place re-installation upgrade of the system.
This should reinstall the entire operating system while maintaining data,
settings and installed applications.

This can be done from a command window with the Windows CD in the drive:
<CD drive>:\i386\winnt32 /unattend



If cd drive is e: then it would be 'e:\i386\winnt32 /unattend'


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Philip Nunn [MSFT]
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Its OK I put the command in correctly.

with regard to the net stop winmgmt command I forgot to
record I also get the message 'The specified service does
not exist as an installed service'

Thanks Eddie

-----Original Message-----
Sorry if my steps were confusing. 'type' should never actually be typed - I
just mean to say execute the command in quotes.

C:\>net stop winmgmt

The Windows Management Instrumentation service is stopping.
The Windows Management Instrumentation service was stopped successfully.

C:\>cd %windir%\system32\wbem

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem>ren Repository Repository.old

Let me know if this still does not work.
Thanks.
--
Philip Nunn [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm.

Phillip

Thanks
'type "net stop winmgmt"'
I get message - system error 1060 has occurred

'type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"'
- type "ren repository repository.old"
I get message - the system cannot find the file specified

Any more suggestions ?

thanks
-----Original Message-----
First you can try to use SystemRestore to go to a point
before the
corruption.

Another way this can be fixed is by forcing an auto-
recover of the default
information stored in the WMI repository (database).

- open a command window (start > cmd.exe)
- type "net stop winmgmt"
- type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"
- type "ren repository repository.old" (or
alternatively delete it)

Then try your operation again. It may take a minute or
so to complete while
WMI rebuilds the database.


--
Philip Nunn [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms
specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm.
message
I am unable to connect to other networked computers and
when trying to sort the problem through network
diagnostic in XP help I get the following error message

"Unable to connect to WMI service '\root\cimv2' "

also "WMI information may be corrupted" message apears
on
the advanced tab of Local area connection properties.

I am using windows XP

any suggestions?

Thanks Eddie


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[Eddie]

Thanks Phillip.

The computer is fairly new and the problem as been there
for thr last few months. There have been some virus
problems which McAfee has sorted - so that may be the
answer. I will try what you have suggested

-----Original Message-----
Something quite major is wrong in that case. What is the history of the
machine? Did this problem start recently and/or was there an event that may
have caused this such as virus infection, etc.?

At this point, I would recommend backing up all important data (just to be
safe) and performing an in-place re-installation upgrade of the system.
This should reinstall the entire operating system while maintaining data,
settings and installed applications.

This can be done from a command window with the Windows CD in the drive:
<CD drive>:\i386\winnt32 /unattend



If cd drive is e: then it would be 'e:\i386 \winnt32 /unattend'


--
Philip Nunn [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm.

Its OK I put the command in correctly.

with regard to the net stop winmgmt command I forgot to
record I also get the message 'The specified service does
not exist as an installed service'

Thanks Eddie

-----Original Message-----
Sorry if my steps were confusing. 'type' should never actually be typed - I
just mean to say execute the command in quotes.

C:\>net stop winmgmt

The Windows Management Instrumentation service is stopping.
The Windows Management Instrumentation service was stopped successfully.

C:\>cd %windir%\system32\wbem

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem>ren Repository Repository.old

Let me know if this still does not work.
Thanks.

and
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Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
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Phillip

Thanks
'type "net stop winmgmt"'
I get message - system error 1060 has occurred

'type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"'
- type "ren repository repository.old"
I get message - the system cannot find the file specified

Any more suggestions ?

thanks
-----Original Message-----
First you can try to use SystemRestore to go to a point
before the
corruption.

Another way this can be fixed is by forcing an auto-
recover of the default
information stored in the WMI repository (database).

- open a command window (start > cmd.exe)
- type "net stop winmgmt"
- type "cd %windir%\system32\wbem"
- type "ren repository repository.old" (or
alternatively delete it)

Then try your operation again. It may take a minute or
so to complete while
WMI rebuilds the database.


--
Philip Nunn [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms
specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm.
message
I am unable to connect to other networked computers and
when trying to sort the problem through network
diagnostic in XP help I get the following error message

"Unable to connect to WMI service '\root\cimv2' "

also "WMI information may be corrupted" message apears
on
the advanced tab of Local area connection properties.

I am using windows XP

any suggestions?

Thanks Eddie


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[aziz]

i have the same problem too
any one can help ?

 

[Philip Nunn [MSFT]]

What are you trying to do that is not working exactly?

Also, did you try the steps in my first response? If so, what problems did
you encounter?

 

[Black_Gunz]

Philip Nunn,

I have the same problem... already tryed your sugestions, even
reinstalling windows XP Pro SP1...

I cannot advance config my net cards... =(...

please help me... =P

Lauro

 

[Black_Gunz]

Philip Nunn,

I have the same problem... already tryed your sugestions, even
reinstalling windows XP Pro SP1...

I cannot advance config my net cards... =(...

please help me... =P

Lauro

 

[Philip Nunn [MSFT]]

If you've reinstalled any WMI repository corruptions should be resolved.
Are you still getting a message like "Unable to connect to WMI service
'\root\cimv2' "?

If not and the problem is particular to another operations, you should
create a new post with a descriptive title to get a better response. Please
also describe the steps you are taking to configure your net cards.

 

[Black_Gunz]

Hi Philip Nunn,

when trying to sort the problem through network
diagnostic in XP help I get the following error message

"Unable to connect to WMI service '\root\cimv2' "

also "WMI information may be corrupted" message apears on
the advanced tab of Local area connection properties.

i've tryed to delete and restart the service... I've reinstaled winXP
SP1... I don't know what to do...

this machine is brand new, just installed winXP, and cannot advance my
netcard. I can't see what i did wrong... maybe a important service isn't
running? what services must be running to adv config my netcard? and why
the support can't connect the /root/cimv2?

what should i do??

sorry my english, and thanks,

Lauro

 

[roopert]

Thanks Philip

I am unable to connect to other networked computers and
when trying to sort the problem through network
diagnostic in XP help I get the following error message

"Unable to connect to WMI service '\root\cimv2' "

also "WMI information may be corrupted" message apears on
the advanced tab of Local area connection properties.

I am using windows XP

any suggestions?

Thanks Eddie

I also had this problem and your fix Philip has done the trick.
I was messing about for 9 hours trying to connect my xbox to my pc until I finally found this thread.
Thanks mate top man.

 

[Thomus Beckett]

My problem is similar but slightly different. After doing an in place reinstallation, my WMI service no longer exists in my services list, help!