Apps Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Windows 11

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This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the WMIC command as an optional feature for all users in Windows 11.

The WMI command-line (WMIC) utility provides a command-line interface for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). WMIC is compatible with existing shells and utility commands.

The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1, and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by Windows PowerShell for WMI. Note: This deprecation only applies to the command-line management tool. WMI itself isn't affected.

Starting with Windows 11 build 22572, WMIC is now available as an optional feature that can be uninstalled or reinstalled via Settings > Apps > Optional Features.

References:
techcommunity.microsoft.com

WMI command line (WMIC) utility deprecation: Next steps | Windows IT Pro blog

Get ready for the next step in WMIC deprecation: this feature on demand will be disabled by default soon.
techcommunity.microsoft.com techcommunity.microsoft.com
techcommunity.microsoft.com

How to install WMIC Feature on Demand on Windows 11 | Windows IT Pro Blog

Prepare for deprecation of Windows Management Instrumentation Command (WMIC) line.
techcommunity.microsoft.com techcommunity.microsoft.com

You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the WMIC optional feature.




Contents

  • Option One: Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Settings
  • Option Two: Add or Remove WMIC command Feature using Command


EXAMPLE: WMIC command-line

WMIC.png





Option One

Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Settings


1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Optional features on the right side. (see screenshot below)


Optional_Features_Settings-1b.webp

3 Do step 4 (add) or step 5 (remove) below for what you want.

4 Add WMIC command Feature

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the View features button. (see screenshot below)​

Optional_Features_Settings-2.webp

B) Check WMIC, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)​

WMIC_Settings-3.png

C) Click/tap on Install to confirm. (see screenshot below)​

WMIC_Settings-4.png

D) You can now close Settings if you like.​

5 Remove WMIC command Feature

A) Under Installed features, click/tap on WMIC to expand it open, and click/tap on the Uninstall button. (see screenshot below)​

WMIC_Settings-5.png

B) You can now close Settings if you like.​




Option Two

Add or Remove WMIC command Feature using Command


1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Copy and paste the command below you want to use into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshots below)

(Add WMIC)​
DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~​

OR​

(Remove WMIC)​
DISM /Online /Remove-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~​

3 You can now close Windows Terminal (Admin) if you like.

Add_WMIC_command.png

Remove_WMIC_command.png



That's it,
Shawn Brink
 

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Jumbo size wasn't an option?

In case anyone was asking, for the current 24H2 builds the WMIC status is:
- When you perform an in-place upgrade, WMIC is enabled by default (no changes to Windows).
- When you perform a clean install, WMIC is disabled right after installation. Because MS hates you. This might change (?), since they're still rolling out updates before the official RTM.
 

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10/26/2024

Just had the first thread in which the WMIC script commands (in Tuneup plus) reported:

'wmic' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.



Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 64-bit (10.0, Build 26100) (26100.ge_release.240331-1435)


Option #2 step#2 was successful.

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Thx.
 

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If you're customizing a 24H2 ISO, removing the OOBEFodSetup scheduled task will prevent OOBE from disabling WMIC (otherwise it's already enabled in the offline image).
I imagine this allows existing legacy scripts to finish their work, while discouraging WMIC's active use after you're signed on.

Add this XML block to your autounattend.xml:
Code: 
        <settings pass="specialize">
                <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Deployment" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
                        <RunSynchronous>
                                <RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
                                        <Order>1</Order>
                                        <Description>Keep WMIC</Description>
                                        <Path>schtasks /delete /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\Servicing\OOBEFodSetup" /f</Path>
                                </RunSynchronousCommand>
                        </RunSynchronous>
                </component>
        </settings>

HT to abbodi1406.
 

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Brink said:
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Option Two

Add or Remove WMIC command Feature using Command


1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Copy and paste the command below you want to use into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshots below)

(Add WMIC)​
DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~​

​

3 You can now close Windows Terminal (Admin) if you like.





That's it,
Shawn Brink
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I tried both options. Option 1 was a bust, there is no Optional Features in my panel, Windows 11 Pro.

Option 2 just hangs after the Image Version, I never get the progress bar or the completion message.

WMIC N1.webp
WMIC N2.webp
 

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Are you running a clean, untouched W11 24H2? With no debloating done by a script or tool?
 

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garlin said:
Are you running a clean, untouched W11 24H2? With no debloating done by a script or tool?
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Brand new whistle clean Win 11 Pro installation with all the current updates.
 

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dacrone said:
1) optional features is under SYSTEM > Optional Features, not Apps >

2) yeah the wmic can take some time depending... but 15 mins is a little long.

3) if it does not install via cmd or ps, its a perms issue

you can try step 4 from here:
.https://windowsreport.com/install-wmic-feature-on-demand-windows-11/
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OK, I see that I confused the two pictures. However, that didn't work anyway. When I enter WMIC in the search box, it never allows me to move on, I'm stuck there.

I think I don't need it back bad enough to keep screwing around with this. :D
 

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