Mastering the WMIC HELP NEW Command: A Guide to Windows Management Instrumentation
wmic process get name
For many system administrators, WMIC was an indispensable part of their toolkit. It could retrieve the serial number of a computer, the name of the logged-on user, a list of all services, or kill a process on a remote machine, all from a single command prompt. However, a significant change is underway. As of , and the 21H1 semi-annual channel release of Windows Server, Microsoft officially deprecated the WMIC utility. wmic help new
This method works on Windows 11 versions where WMIC is still offered as an optional feature.
wmic wmic:os get caption wmic:process where "name='explorer.exe'" get processid wmic:exit Mastering the WMIC HELP NEW Command: A Guide
Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall* | Select DisplayName, DisplayVersion
As mentioned, wmic is being phased out. If you are learning new skills today, it is highly recommended to learn the PowerShell equivalents. As of , and the 21H1 semi-annual channel
The direct modern replacements for WMIC are the . Translation Matrix: WMIC vs. PowerShell CIM
wmic /?
To get help on a specific area (alias), such as the CPU, memory, or running processes, use the /? switch after the alias name:
If you still need to use WMIC, you can install it as an optional feature. There are two primary ways to do this: