| WMIC Command | PowerShell Equivalent | |--------------|------------------------| | wmic os get caption | (Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem).Caption | | wmic cpu get name | (Get-CimInstance Win32_Processor).Name | | wmic process list brief | Get-Process \| Select-Object Name, Id, CPU | | wmic service where "name='wuauserv'" call stopservice | Stop-Service wuauserv -PassThru | | wmic product where "name='Java'" call uninstall | Get-Package -Name "*Java*" \| Uninstall-Package |
This document is based on publicly available Windows Server 2025 preview and release candidate information. Actual product behavior may vary slightly by build number. windows server 2025 enable wmic
For over two decades, WMIC provided a simple command-line interface for WMI. However, Microsoft officially deprecated it in 2021. In Windows Server 2025, WMIC is no longer installed by default. It has been moved to a "Feature on Demand" (FoD) status. However, Microsoft officially deprecated it in 2021
In Windows Server 2025, the utility is deprecated and disabled by default. While Microsoft recommends migrating to PowerShell , you can still enable WMIC as an Optional Feature (Feature on Demand) . How to Enable WMIC in Windows Server 2025 You can re-enable the tool using the following methods: Method 1: Using Settings (GUI) Open Settings and navigate to System > Optional features . Click View features next to "Add an optional feature". Search for WMIC in the search bar. Check the box for WMIC and click Next then Install . Method 2: Using DISM (Command Line) In Windows Server 2025, the utility is deprecated
If you prefer using Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM), use this command:
This command triggers the Windows Update service to download and install the necessary binaries. Once finished, you can verify the installation by typing wmic /? in your terminal. Method 3: DISM Command Line