Re: System Information

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From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 01/02/05 

Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:43:06 -0700

Did you go here?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm

Scroll down to:
Can't Open Msinfo32
Read the info. 

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Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:314D8D9D-9854-4CB7-A995-51B1FDDBDFC2@microsoft.com,
widescreen <widescreen@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> Thanks have tried that already by running
> 
>  msinfo32 /categories +all -loadedmodules
> 
> as i said it opens up inside the 'Help and Support Center' window,
> but would be nice if I can get it to workthe way it used too.
> 
> Widey.
> 
> 
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> 
>> You may or may not be able to fix this.  I can't fix mine.
>> 
>> It used to work but a Windows Critical Update screwed it up.
>> I don't know which CU is the culprit.  Doesn't matter, it's screwed
>> up. 
>> 
>> This works.  It's what I use.
>> 
>> Go here:
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> 
>> Read instructions at the top.
>> Scroll down to and Click on:
>> 172. Msinfo32 Batch File - To Gain Access
>> 
>> Unzip and save it where ever | Create a shortcut | Place the
>> shortcut in your Start Menu, Desktop or where ever | Click the
>> shortcut to open msinfo32 Saves typing it in the Start | Run box
>> every time. 
>> 
>> Also in case any of this may work for you.....
>> 
>> Go here:
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm
>> 
>> Scroll down to:
>> Can't Open Msinfo32
>> Read the info.
>> 
>> --
>> Hope this helps.  Let us know.
>> Wes
>> 
>> In news:D6F9E746-BD2C-4350-B76B-4AF44481CC0B@microsoft.com,
>> widescreen <widescreen@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>>> My 'System Information' short-cut used to show 'System Information'.
>>> It now opens the 'Help and Support Center' window.
>>> 
>>> I've tried a System Restore, no joy.
>>> Have tried running  Msinfo32.exe too but still get a 'Help and
>>> Support Center' window.
>>> 
>>> If i run msinfo32 /categories +all -loadedmodules then I can get it
>>> to work, but it runs inside the 'Help and Support Center' window.
>>> 
>>> I've also been asking for help here
>>> 
>>> http://boards.fool.co.uk/Message.asp?mid=9011648&sort=whole#9012466

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