When trying to start the Windows Management Instrumentation service, I get the error:"Windows could not start the Windows Management Instrumentation service on Local Computer.error 127: The specified procedure could not be found." IF anyone could help is would be much appreciated.

This problem can happen when the file "WBEMCOMN.DLL" is present in a folder called WBEM which exists inside the "Windows\System32" folder. This file can prevent the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service from starting.....From http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/2009488Running SFC is a good idea.How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]

If SFC does not repair the components successfully, I suggest you do In-place Upgrade to repair the system. To do so, launch the installation program, and then choose Upgrade.Arthur Xie - MSFT

Ramesh Srinivasan I would like to thank you for your help. It fixed the issue and my computer is back to its old self. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.

Ramesh Srinivasan I would like to thank you for your help. It fixed the issue and my computer is back to its old self. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. Excellent! Thanks for the update, grenderk.Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]