How to Download and Fix WMIADAP.exe?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

WMIADAP.exe file WMI Reverse Performance Adapter Maintenance 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 WMIADAP.exe related errors on your device. You can also download WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe

4.1 List of WMIADAP.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WMIADAP.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	WMI Reverse Performance Adapter Maintenance 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 WMIADAP.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to WMIADAP.exe file. WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

WMIADAP.exe

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

Problems related to WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe errors in just few steps?

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

WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.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 WMIADAP.exe

System Windows 10

File size 124416 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4d6ca518d70634be25811fa323dde577
	SHA1	cc3f45ab165c88f3750dabaaebc9e45a8450a78c
	SHA256	122ca6e7f6eb3df2c39cdcbe06e0ccedd81a989a4989fe77fb21a4475f2bbf5c
	CRC32	a81f62a0
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIADAP.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 130560 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	92d184c0851753f67dc5be6126fa9cfd
	SHA1	a30f63719fbeea42f497088d4645e443aa1c3f23
	SHA256	d7161581baaa04fc2e515bf724cc2cc17c25250a3574717d53a8f9d638e3d30f
	CRC32	f4769f85
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIADAP.exe

System Windows 8

File size 124416 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d664e7319515dce04927b7670a11753d
	SHA1	cdbe1396092339b53e7721ef457a12dba5f9f4ac
	SHA256	9eb01aec553034e7aee490b305e0edc343c5289df392e5462344799e3bde416a
	CRC32	5ec49bbd
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIADAP.exe

System Windows 7

File size 182784 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	005247e3057bc5d5c3f8c6f886ffc10c
	SHA1	b3d339964bfea63ec9e85ec73b246c4cc1d25f9a
	SHA256	fcb27f89ec36856a4a225744ce5ee3a30cbc8a447868b165d95e8ab2c17f5671
	CRC32	36e1b9b8
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIADAP.exe

System Windows 7

File size 115200 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	52799ead792b0e9ae7fd4ba5bd18fe5c
	SHA1	dc6dc543eac398de6821325bff3625c1cfc8ec3d
	SHA256	be4838f4db23d56cf75730dd36451c5f0f2aca36b8a74844e7675dc5d5ad0c58
	CRC32	4c5646f8
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIADAP.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 186880 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	5c27aaab9a1b1ca30f14c624c19f4dee
	SHA1	0b93b275d34317e1e395bf4ad71b2a1a96b31735
	SHA256	092e3e6aa4a32c58de258023c410b09804d7b7e5018f650311c3d8bbc09efa69
	CRC32	6a834d30
	Example file location	---

Filename WMIADAP.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 117248 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f8d8bb3f6173fff00128612f33d3197a
	SHA1	bcaaeec18aeba09cd2b03efe30a249179a9e2813
	SHA256	38b9344c0fd56afcd7974c7b9608b74cd676d97c7f8c9b6ecaed7d5eb0d45810
	CRC32	eceaf9bb
	Example file location	---

Filename WMIADAP.exe

System Windows XP

File size 196608 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	f5cf984927625b23757c83b0e3aacfa9
	SHA1	5411d013571f4f423d6bd5ce6c0a46d7eef46e01
	SHA256	addab91a54ee724f832ee564fc7547b1a2fd80a250ca695c490b97e9012b7e38
	CRC32	0316121a
	Example file location	---