WMIPRVSE.exe

Question

Hello all,

One of my clients has 2 desktops (1 home and 1 work) both running XP pro SP3. On both, he has an issue where WMIPRVSE.exe consumes a huge percentage of CPU. I have looked all over for fixes and tried one hot fix that would not install because the PC had SP3.

does anyone know what the problem may be?

Thank you,
Wes

wescrock · Answer

Clarifications

rob miners · Answer

Read up on the Documentatition. The WMI Diagnosis Utility -- Version 2.0 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d7ba3cd6-18d1-4d05-b11e-4c64192ae97d&displaylang=en

rob miners · Answer

After you install SMS 2003 SP3, the Wmiprvse.exe process may generate high CPU usage on client computers during hardware-inventory operations http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=937882

computercookie · Answer

I've seen this occur when you select the logical services to enable based upon the capabilities of your router/modem or router, however if this is not configured correctly the WMIPRVSE.exe will create multiple examples under the same account in an attempt to resolve this.

wescrock · Answer

I don't believe any IIS services are running.

Former member · Answer

http://www.microsoft.com/downloadS/details.aspx?FamilyID=0638d919-109b-41c6-851d-0be19d29172e&displaylang=en#Requirements Please post back if you have anymore problems or questions.

wescrock · Answer

My client has tried this install, it if only meant for windows servers (not XP) and thus, fails to install.

Former member · Answer

http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/wmiprvse/ Hopefully it will do the job. Please post back if you have anymore problems or questions.

wescrock · Answer

that would only help if we register the software... Has anyone every experienced this problem before?

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