WMIC Windows 11 Search Optional Features to Search and Add WMIC
To search and add WMIC on Windows 11 using the Optional Features setting, go to Settings > Apps > Optional features > Add a feature, then type "WMIC" in the search bar to find and select the "Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line" option to install it; essentially, you need to search for "WMIC" within the "Optional features" section to enable it if it's not already installed.
Key points about WMIC in Windows 11:
Feature on Demand:
WMIC is considered a "Feature on Demand" which means you need to manually add it if you want to use it.
Search within Optional Features:
To access WMIC, open the "Optional Features" section in your Windows settings and search for "WMIC".
Potential Deprecation:
While currently available, Microsoft has indicated that WMIC might be deprecated in future Windows 11 updates, so it's recommended to consider using PowerShell for WMI management instead.
How to add WMIC:
Open Settings: Go to the Windows Start menu and select "Settings".
Navigate to Optional Features: Go to "Apps" > "Optional features".
Search for WMIC: Click "Add a feature" and type "WMIC" in the search bar.
Select and Install: Select the "Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line" option and click "Next" to install it.
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If WMIC isn't on the list of Installed features, you can easily add it by taking these steps:
At the top of the Optional features tab, locate Add an optional feature.
In that field, select View features. ...
In the pop-up window to Add an optional feature, type “WMIC” into the search box.
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