Windows 10: unable to add WMIC

I recently bought a new computer I tried to add some software I used to use that requires the use of WMIC, but was unable to do so.I tried to add it by going to System -> Optional Features, but I get an error message saying that it could not be added.Is it not possible to add WMIC in windows 11?I believe that I cannot revert back to the OS version as I recently purchased this computer.

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Option 5 - wmic


Hey Shawn

If I use Option 5, it doesn't seem to work out quite the same way as it does in your screenshot.

If I type "wmic product get name" in step 2, then I end up back at the command prompt. See my screeenshot.




But in your screenshot you seem to end up at "wmic:root\cli>".

This means that if I type "product where name=”name of program” call uninstall" as step 4, I just get an error saying 'Product' is not recognised as a command, I guess because I'm back at a command prompt and not within wmic?

I suspect that typing "wmic" on its own before step 4 would make it work out?

Or maybe this command would work directly from a command prompt? (I've not tried this yet.)

"wmic product where name=”name of program” call uninstall"

 

Blank Lines In 'wmic product get name'

Matt,

I don't get any blank lines.

Whilst I cannot find any source document, it has always been my understanding that WMIC gets its list from the Registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

WMIC is 'deprecated'.
- Type WMIC /? to see for yourself.
- This means whatever MS wants it to mean on any given occasion. - 'Deprecated' can mean that security vulnerabilities will be addressed but no other development work will take place.
- 'Deprecated' can mean completely inhibited.
The WMIC method has always been limited anyway. You can find additional entries in Control panel, Programs & features.

Do the PowerShell equivalents also produce blank lines for your computer?
Get-WmiObject win32_product | Select-Object Name, Version, PackageName, InstallDate
Get-CimInstance win32_product | Select-Object Name, Version, PackageName, InstallDate
Taken from How to get a list of all installed Software - SID-500
I suspect, but do not know, that this method is as limited as WMIC.

Denis

 

WMIC is not working in my system, for the every query it is showing Error with eventid: 5858 and ResultCode = 0x8007007E.

Hi ravikarthik,

Since you are asking an advanced question regarding WMIC, I suggest that you post this on ourTechNet
Forums. The members there include IT professionals that can provide a more advanced recommendation on the next step to resolve your issue.

Regards.