Re: System Information

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


Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 15:22:16 -0700

You got me. ;-(

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Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:E8A54F8A-BC12-4F03-8D5C-16942065CA53@microsoft.com,
widescreen <widescreen@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> Yes, been there and tried all, still dont work
> 
> 
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> 
>> Did 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: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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