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by cliveoates

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There's this error that pops up every minute on my screen saying:

WinMgmt.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You need to restart the program. An error log is being created.

I've been trying to stop this message from appearing by using the help option in the event viewer but was in vain. The message keeps on appearing and is disturbing me. I know the last option I would do is to reinstall Win2000.

But is there a way you could help me troubleshoot this software problem without reinstalling Win2000?

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by rngara

To resolve this behavior, delete and then recreate the files in the
%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem\Repository folder:

1. On the Desktop, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.

2. Under "Services and Applications", click Services, and then stop the Windows
Management Instrumentation service.

3. Under the start menu goto run and type the fillowing (NB without quotes "%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem\Repository"
click on ok and delete the contents of this folder

4. Restart the computer. The files are recreated when the computer restarts.

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by snis7

what kind of software is it? does it give you a warning on that typical launch? your first answer seems to be the right choice!

though, i've counter similar, but my solution was to check any updates for my drivers. so you might consider doing that first see if you drivers need to be updated. if not disregard this answer.

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