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WMIC Login to Remote Object Error: How to Fix it
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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We’re pretty much all familiar with Wmic, the command-line and scripting interface that simplifies the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and systems managed through WMI.
However, remember that Microsoft manufacturers recently reported that they will no longer develop the WMIC command-line feature.
Thus, the functionality will be removed from Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server builds from now on, in case you were wondering.
That being said, you can add the functionality back to your PC as an optional feature or access it through PowerShell.
Many users reported receiving thelogin to remote object error, which usually pops up when we run the WMI Configuration Wizard.
We are going to show you what actions to take when you are faced with this situation so that there won’t be any problems.
How can I fix wmic login to remote object error?
Before we get into how we can solve this problem, we also have to understand its roots. It is possible that the Windows Firewall is not allowing any traffic through, thus the error.
We have to, first of all, make sure that within the Windows Firewall, under Allowed Programs, WMI is actually enabled.
How can I fix the error on Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016?
However, on the off chance the WMI rule group doesn’t even exist, Microsoft suggests a method that we are about to describe for you right now.
Open a Command Prompt and enter the following command:
How can I solve this problem for Windows Server 2003?
Now, please allow the port range through the Windows Firewall with the following command, which will open ports from 5000-5020 to match the COM Internet Services Range.
And, finally, open DCOM port 135 and type the following command into Command Prompt:
That’s pretty much all you have to do in order to solve your problem. However, this isn’t the only wmic error that’s been giving users sleepless nights.
People have also been reportingwmic access denied, as well aswmic alias not founderrors. We can help you with either scenario if you are in need of assistance.
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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.
