WMI is missing or moved ??

[Ganja]

I am using WinXP Pro and wanted to look at my IRQ lineup. I went into Start> Programs> Accessories> System Tools> System Information but on doing so I was greeted with this message :

Can't collect information

Cannot access the windows management instrumentation software. Windows management files may be moved or missing.

Could someone please help me out. How do I find where it is or why its not functioning. Also is WMI important to the running of windows?

Thank you

[Antix]

XP is based upon NT, which needs WMI to keep track of hardware changes. Have you tried doing a system restore on the computer to see if the problem goes away?

[Ganja]

I'm one of those people who turn system restore off to help in performance. Anyother suggestions?

[BipolarBozo]

If you care about WMI, turn system restore back on and/or reinstall OS