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wmi service error 80041001 The call failed

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When trying to add a wmi service sensor I have this error 80041001: The call failed.

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error service wmi

Created on Jul 5, 2012 1:59:34 PM by tebicom (0) ●1



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Hello,

it seems there is a problem with the WMI on this machine: http://networkadminkb.com/KB/a21/how-to-fix-wmi-error-0x80041001.aspx

best regards.

Created on Jul 5, 2012 4:03:31 PM by Torsten Lindner [Paessler Support]



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Hello,

I follow the steps from the KB. I don't have error when testing with wbemtest.exe And don't have error when using script wmidiag.vbs And still have error connection from prtg after reinstall wmi on the server

Created on Jul 6, 2012 7:15:28 AM by tebicom (0) ●1



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You could try using a Remote Probe on this target server to avoid the DCOM and have Local WMI access.

Created on Jul 6, 2012 12:53:29 PM by Torsten Lindner [Paessler Support]



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