This can result from the %SystemRoot%System32WbemRepository folder being
corrupt.
Right click My Computer, and then click Manage.
Under “Services and Applications”, right click Services, and then find
Windows Management Instrumentation service. Press the STOP link
Now, Delete all of the files that are INSIDE the
%SystemRoot%System32WbemRepository folder. (usually
c:\windows\system32\wbemrespository (do not delete the folder
Restart the computer. The files are recreated when the computer restarts.
Try again
"microsvc" <microsvc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> In my System Information screen, theres a message reading: "Can't Collect
> Information". cannot access the windows management Instrumentation
> Software.
> Windows management files may be moved or missing.
>
> Also as a result of this, the Control Panel/System window is missing the
> Rating, Processor and memory information. Suggestions?