Thread: Can WMI logging be turned off to stop the creation of XML files inWINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\DataColl\ ?
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Old December 8th 10, 10:18 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment,microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
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Default Can WMI logging be turned off to stop the creation of XML files in WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\DataColl\ ?
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"XP Guy" wrote in message ...
Is there a way to stop the useless creation of .XML files in the
\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\DataColl\ directory?

There are also log files created in \system32\wbem\Logs, but I've found
instructions on how to stop that.

I understand this has got something to do with either WBEM or WMI - can
someone explain the *difference* between WMI and WBEM?

Bonus question: I would like to turn off WMI and WBEM completely. I come
across lots of dire warnings about turning off the WMI service (or
services?) but none of them explain exactly what system functionality
depends on them. If anyone can answer that, please do.


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