How to Repair WinMgmt.exe? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing WinMgmt.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent WinMgmt.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

WinMgmt.exe file WMI Service Control Utility. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of WinMgmt.exe related errors on your device. You can also download WinMgmt.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download WinMgmt.exe

4.1 List of WinMgmt.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WinMgmt.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	WMI Service Control Utility

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common WinMgmt.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to WinMgmt.exe file. WinMgmt.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to WinMgmt.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

WinMgmt.exe is corrupted
WinMgmt.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - WinMgmt.exe
WinMgmt.exe file error
WinMgmt.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register WinMgmt.exe file:
WinMgmt.exe file could not be loaded
WinMgmt.exe file doesn't exist

WinMgmt.exe

Application could not be started because WinMgmt.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to WinMgmt.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing WinMgmt.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix WinMgmt.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

WinMgmt.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with WinMgmt.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to WinMgmt.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of WinMgmt.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to WinMgmt.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the WinMgmt.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the WinMgmt.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the WinMgmt.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace WinMgmt.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace WinMgmt.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded WinMgmt.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WinMgmt.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your WinMgmt.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows 10

File size 79360 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

Download

File details
	MD5	55f0ae386c3aa1b80e0ee048dddc11b0
	SHA1	cbe971a4348d526c6a4d0b666976404104f3b21d
	SHA256	624da0c0e25e3d3d9d403118320442e8b5c9d30a286156548fcf957d3c658d0a
	CRC32	c4895173
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 79360 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

Download

File details
	MD5	c6252d21a543f04af3e7daf358be68a4
	SHA1	9a9ba48af848f9748df721263451f39cc29db7b3
	SHA256	1350196dc351b56cde07ad7eb17b594407cf0dc20d4626b4112d46b68d47d631
	CRC32	fca9c9c9
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows 8

File size 78336 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

Download

File details
	MD5	c4cbd61ddfcb195f02023971df208653
	SHA1	a070e74245e5a4002af67cb68653052cdd58d861
	SHA256	634184dc1a7266112b8e2c75a5b8a473d6cac8a5c7b0e2746d95c0d4a93123ba
	CRC32	e8ef9b75
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows 7

File size 79872 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

Download

File details
	MD5	6902301d9eaeedf4da0798a8456cebcf
	SHA1	416f0088a3459ec8ddc4c19d1dfc00b5949e7617
	SHA256	3c7dcac7158b18deca8ecd4c7d6c3bda14bf8ef2882983f1e49b724892b9d173
	CRC32	5af3fb67
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows 7

File size 78336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	db505139f7664f294a8b53a5f289f08a
	SHA1	edece0e0ef9d253e401b04a93cfd144cff0cfb17
	SHA256	ad633c8affd41bbad4d6a365b11b01e9d25fd2d0e6671d8ec4b98287009f1170
	CRC32	daae0970
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 77824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	56352a6a7211750e20ee8a7cd5305a96
	SHA1	b8e9e62429e7173a6f36e052fde8c33e2e1d625e
	SHA256	64ea0f69b96bc5763c5c92467be17fa9783acea66d570378ae37010dfd3095cb
	CRC32	74d2cbd9
	Example file location	---

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 78848 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

Download

File details
	MD5	a0a40254ead362e0ffd10c755e5589f7
	SHA1	30139876d2e6351c58b9cdb459ed0a8e5698b3c6
	SHA256	11f5c1bce6b1fd309fbe0930fd9d2c3fe60c5e5c90a3828aaf942cefff4b5d53
	CRC32	2b51d40c
	Example file location	---

Filename WinMgmt.exe

System Windows XP

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

Download

File details
	MD5	945d0fae2735ac677fda531f3d54700e
	SHA1	ad730f4a526441ea55166e829ad1d604817cf566
	SHA256	5fef2ca2d85ce8e9a1118f34ad445388d7aadc198db4645fe99a3bd62a326236
	CRC32	6c963ac5
	Example file location	---