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WMIC Access is Denied? Fix it in 3 Simple Steps
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Everyone that is familiar with Wmic knows it as a command-line and scripting interface that simplifies the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and systems managed through WMI.
Wmic actually operates in two modes. The first one is interactive, which allows commands to be entered one line at a time, and non-interactive, which allows commands to be scripted for use in batch files.
That being said, Microsoft removed WMIC from Windows 10 and Windows 11, but you can add the functionality back to your PC if that’s what you choose.
Users that did add Wmic back to their Windows 11 machines are reporting dealing with theWmic is not recognized as an internal or external commanderror.
Don’t worry, we can show you how to fix that in just a few minutes by going through our simple but effective troubleshooting process.
What can I do if Wmic access is denied?
The first and most important step is not panicking and treating the situation with the utmost calm. Second, we are about to give you the solutions, so you don’t have to worry about that either.
A lot of people are dealing with this issue right now and it’s important to know that it is totally fixable, just in case you had any doubts.
1. Set DCOM permissions
2. Set Permission for the user to the WMI namespace
3. Verify WMI Impersonation Rights
Going through this troubleshooting process will fix your problem and you can go on about your day as if nothing ever happened.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
