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WMI Repository errors during restore

Tony_Conway_2
Level 2
Windows 2000 Server. BE 9.1.

An error occurred while importing the WMI Repository Files
WMI Repository could not be restored.

Getting the above error message whilst restoring data from tape during Disaster Recovery test.

Any ideas? Should I be concerned?
2 REPLIES 2

Ameet_Thakkar
Level 6
Regarding the error; "An error occurred while importing the WMI Repository files.The WMI Repository could not be restored"

WMI repository files cannot be restored using an IDR process.

Instead you have to follow the steps below after the IDR process is over,
-Create a restore job using the appropriate backup set that contains valid WMI data.

-From the Restore Job Properties dialog box, on the Properties pane, under Source, click Selections, and select the default location "%SystemRoot%\system32\wbem" of the identified backup set.

-On the Properties pane, under Settings, click Advanced, and select the option Restore Windows Management Instrumentation repository.

-Run the job.

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As an additional information kindly refer the following technote:-

a) Title:- When performing a backup operation, the message: "An error occurred while exporting the WMI Repository files. The WMI Repository could not be backed up." is generated.

http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/197660.htm

We hope this helps. . Let us know if the problem still exists and revert back with the error message.

Rohit_Sonawale
Level 6
Certified
Kindly update us on this issue.