Hardware: IBM
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.6GH
1.99 GHz
1 GIG RAM
XP HOME VERSION SP3
Error message I keep getting: "Event provider attempted to register query "%1" whose target class "%2" does not exist. The query will be ignored."
Explanation: "An erroneous dependcey for the class in the query no longer exists, a missing class definition."
This has occurred with Firefox crashing, Internet Explorer crashing (not as often), other programs. After rebooting, it usually runs a checkdisk and reinstates "orphan" files, or repairs corrupt files.
In the viewer logs AVG anti-virus keep popping up prior to a shutdown event and I've heard somewhere that it's no longer recommended. I know that every time I come back from the reboot, AVG needs another complete update. It's as if information is being wiped out, so that computer can't make the connection and crashes.
The User Action says: 1. Compile the definition for the target class into the WMI repository by compiling the class povider mof file.
2. Reinstall the program. Relevant mof files are automatically complied when a program is reinstalled.
This is obvious being managed by the Windows Management (Inventory?)
Anyhow, I don't know what an mof file is. If it's AVG that's causing this, or it's a clash with other programs, maybe that's it. I have some freeware: Spyware Guard, Spybot Search & Destroy, Spyware Blaster, File Checker, Registry Mechanic (not freeware). Maybe I've got too many programs launching at startup, or they conflict with each other somehow.
Thanks loads for any help.
Mike.