MSINFO32.EXE is denied access

when I activate msinfo32.exe, I get the following message:

Access denied to Windows Management Instrumentation Server on this computer. Have an Administrator change your access permissions.

I have administrator access. What is causing the problem?

 

Hello sirkler,

Are you doing this thru the Control Panel or the run command?

Have you tried in safe mode?

Regards - Charles

 

I recommend this link to eliminate the possibility of a trojan or other virus.
RAV Online Scan

 

After eliminating the virus as a possibility (Sasser) then try pasting this line in the RUN window:

Code:

 "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe" /categories +all

If that works, then try opening Windows Help via the link on the Start menu. Post back your results on both issues.

 

sirkler--Perhaps one of the fixes here will help
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm
Look under MSInfo, about 60% of the way down the page.