Here is how to restore WMIC or migrate to modern alternatives. 1. Re-install WMIC as an Optional Feature
on clean Windows 11 installations (starting from version 22H2, builds after 2024 updates). When you type wmic in Command Prompt or PowerShell, Windows simply says it doesn’t know the command. windows 11 wmic is not recognized
Microsoft is quietly killing old EXE-based admin tools. If you rely on WMIC in scripts, it’s time to migrate to or WMI via CIM , because WMIC won’t be in Windows 12 either. Here is how to restore WMIC or migrate