Kixtart expected errors when Defining OS Specific Variables (SL4572)

When a user logs in, they receive a kixtart expected error followed by ScriptLogic has encountered an error while "Defining OS Specific variables".

ERROR: expected ‘)’!
Script: C:\Users\USERNA~1\AppData\Local\Temp\17\~TMFB74.tmp
Line: 15605
Error: Incorrect function. (0×1/1)

Error will be logged in the event viewer:

Log Name: Application
Source: KIXTART
Date: 4/14/2011 3:34:30 PM
Event ID: 1
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: SERVER1.abc.com
Description:
The description for Event ID 1 from source KIXTART cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the local computer.
If the event originated on another computer, the display information had to be saved with the event.
The following information was included with the event:
ERROR: expected ‘)’!
Script: C:\Users\USERNA~1\AppData\Local\Temp\17\~TMFB74.tmp
Line: 15605
Error: Incorrect function. (0×1/1)

Opening a command line and typing in systeminfo or Msinfo32.exe returns with a message:

Can't Collect Information

Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software. Windows Management files may be moved or missing.