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SRoper:
Goodday, does anyone have some advice for me please. I am getting a WMI error (Error 0x8004401e). Attached are two screenshots showing the error. I'm running Windows 7 operating system. Would sincerely value any guidance. Thank you, stephen

Boggin:
This article may help https://katyscode.wordpress.com/2007/02/03/tutorial-how-to-fix-wmi-corruption/ as I'm not sure any of the Hotfixes listed in https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2591403 apply to you.

As the error code specifically mentions MS Office, then go to Programs and Features, right click on MS Office and see if it has a Repair option - reboot and then see if the Event ID 4 reoccurs, in which case, use Katy's guide.

SRoper:
Thank you very much for your guidance. I've tried the Microsoft reinstall option but it hasn't solved the problem. Not being a techi I'm very nervous to try Katy's solution. I need to find someone to help me do what she suggests. Thank you for your guidance so far.

Boggin:
I must admit that it can be a bit daunting when reading through some tutorials, but scroll down to and read from Recompiling the whole repository (all MOF and MFL files) and lower down looks like a quicker way to do it by Rebuilding the whole WMI repository from scratch.

However, as the article mentions about resetting permissions, then perhaps you should run the Windows Repair program first with default settings (not sure off the top of my head if any additional settings would need checking for WMI problems) and then see what error messages you get.

Before running any major program that will be making registry changes, I always advise creating an external system image first rather than trusting to any restore points etc.

SRoper:
Most sincere thanks for your further thoughts; especially in trying to give me confidence to try the fix myself. However, I really am very, very, very cautious about this and feel compelled to find a techi to help me. I don't think this should be difficult so would rather let someone knowledgeable try the steps. Most sincere thanks, stephen

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