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  1. WMI command line (WMIC) utility deprecation: Next steps | Windows …

    Jan 26, 2024 · The WMI command line (WMIC) utility provides a command-line interface for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). It's compatible with existing shells and utility commands.

  2. Exploring Configuration Manager Automation Fundamentals – WMI ...

    Jun 26, 2023 · Discover the key components of automation in Microsoft Configuration Manager. From the versatile SMS Provider and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)...

  3. WMI: Missing or Failing WMI Providers or Invalid WMI Class

    Mar 16, 2019 · For the 3 scenarios listed below for WMI Invalid Namespace, WMI Invalid Class, and WMI Provider Load failure, if a class is present and operation still errors out with invalid class, then …

  4. WMI Architecture Basics | Microsoft Community Hub

    Mar 15, 2019 · WMI offers access to this information via script, C++ programming interfaces, dot net classes (system.management), and a command line tool (WMIC). Other WMI capabilities also …

  5. WMI: How to troubleshoot High CPU Usage by WMI Components

    Mar 16, 2019 · By default, WMI runs in the main shared networking svchost process with several other services. If it is a svchost process showing high cpu usage, you can use Task Manager and add PID …

  6. WMI: High Memory Usage by WMI Service or Wmiprvse.exe

    Mar 16, 2019 · First published on TECHNET on Aug 11, 2014 ScenarioWindows Management Instrumentation Service (Winmgmt) or WMIprovider (wmiprvse.

  7. WMI: Common Symptoms and Errors | Microsoft Community Hub

    Mar 16, 2019 · WMI functionality appears normal on local node but unable to connect to/from machine via WMI scripts, tools or applications WMI (Local) properties in wmimgmt.msc console and see the …

  8. WMI Troubleshooting Tips | Microsoft Community Hub

    Sep 7, 2018 · WMI configuration There are quite a few options available for tuning WMI performance. Two that I'll cover here are important for Configuration Manager Site (provider) servers - the …

  9. WMI: Rebuilding the WMI Repository | Microsoft Community Hub

    Apr 29, 2022 · If you suspect WMI or repository corruption, rebuilding repository is the last thing you should do. Deleting and rebuilding the repository can cause damage to the system or to installed …

  10. Secure Boot playbook for certificates expiring in 2026

    Nov 13, 2025 · Explore tools and step-by-step guidance to help you proactively update your Secure Boot certificates.