WinMgmt.exe Errors: Can you help me identify the problem?

catachresis · Dec 6, 2003

I just installed a d-link nic (dfe-530tx) and began receiving winMgmt.exe error messages. I'm using Win2k SP2. One internet source suggested this might be a hack: I'm using Sygate pfwp. All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

roadworker · Dec 6, 2003

Go to command prompt,type "net start",if there's a serv-u file in the list,you're been hacked....

catachresis · Dec 6, 2003

Thanks Roadworker, I appear to be clear. Is there a way to reinstall the .exe?

roadworker · Dec 7, 2003

You can find the .exe in your winnt\servicepackfiles\i386 directory,but I dunno if replacing the file will solve your problem.....rename the old file to winmgmt.bak before you copy the new 1,that way,you can replace the newer 1 again with the older 1 and if it doesn't work out,you can restore the old 1.....

scarecrow · Dec 7, 2003

No need to reinstall... just try to reset the Firewall rules. It's a well known Sygate PF problem, you might wish to try my current darling (Outpost) too... although if you set Sygate properly it should cope with that.

catachresis · Dec 7, 2003

Immense gratitudes go out to youse, roadworker & scarecrow. Got up this morning dreading the business of dealing with this error, and -- yes -- winmgmt was blinking in my face the moment I booted up.

Will try your suggestions and indicate any improvements. It's sure good to have some clevah fellers around to assist with the occasional Windows brain-fart. Cheers!

catachresis · Dec 7, 2003

I've uninstalled Sygate, and the error at startup persists. Should i recopy the exe, or should I try reinstalling all apps discovered by net start? Thanks!

roadworker · Dec 7, 2003

Put your windows cd in your drive and run the command sfc /scannow ,most damaged sysfiles will be replaced......