Cannot Start Microsoft System Information Tool

ID: Q224425


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

When you try to start the Microsoft System Information tool (Msinfo32.exe), nothing may happen.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Windows Guardian is loaded by CyberMedia First Aid 95 or First Aid 95 Deluxe.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain an update for First Aid 95 from the following CyberMedia Web site:

http://www.cybermedia.com/products/firstaid/update.html
Or, you can upgrade to a later version of First Aid to resolve the issue.

To work around this issue, do not load Windows Guardian.

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Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbtool win98 sysinfo
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: June 24, 1999
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