WMIC.exe Troubleshoot and Download

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

WMIC.exe file WMI Commandline 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 WMIC.exe related errors on your device. You can also download WMIC.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 WMIC.exe

4.1 List of WMIC.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WMIC.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	WMI Commandline 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 WMIC.exe file related problems

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

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

WMIC.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WMIC.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\SysWOW64\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your WMIC.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 WMIC.exe

System Windows 10

File size 388096 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	787fbc9dba7bfb9be13e0366b66b4b62
	SHA1	65ea9ced61ec05d1ecab0490e1a362007eb5ba02
	SHA256	6a268e94b58596f824b6e902230a17a2db8a870ac5bc03d3aeb61c1da335250e
	CRC32	29113359
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIC.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 404480 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c0eec0815a343b93969777de7edcaa60
	SHA1	1d73d0ddb044d3fce0bdcc4f9ce809788bc62885
	SHA256	42497534cdf28b26ce51a2dc26e5e5262e403cd512b725d47df97b43a6ff21fb
	CRC32	8ed002b6
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIC.exe

System Windows 8

File size 385536 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8c30c2598a102da84a8676af0fba74ed
	SHA1	39693840d7b6eadaae629e5e58f426a71a8042db
	SHA256	70eb2c5ea5a104ae6f56fc0a154491021fa5c72f7546e5c63f0efc086c3c1002
	CRC32	c7500adf
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WMIC.exe

System Windows 7

File size 395776 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a03cf3838775e0801a0894c8bacd2e56
	SHA1	4368dbd172224ec9461364be1ac9dffc5d9224a8
	SHA256	132aa270790f56a7524cab968927ed5e1d91b9a26d4badcb24e450e7decc5f81
	CRC32	8be6a0c8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\

Filename WMIC.exe

System Windows 7

File size 566272 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	fd902835deaef4091799287736f3a028
	SHA1	071a645a88e4236281e58b90a5d50a2ac80e26e5
	SHA256	da3ad32583644bd20116f0479c178f7c7c0b730728f4c02a438c0d19378c83d9
	CRC32	172d4de0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\

Filename WMIC.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 625664 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	58a082dd6018333b95375326821ed935
	SHA1	1a4c1321b1cf60d1a7dcdc36eef42e76974a3f1e
	SHA256	90b372a359bd4f8f31ebf6e78dde471701cdf76e1c809ed4392a419a6f4ef398
	CRC32	50102733
	Example file location	---

Filename WMIC.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 801280 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	e24706afdeaf910604bbff5d514fa3da
	SHA1	02316b3393a8f06c0d5132937e268bb0d7044835
	SHA256	471c7428b9c6fefa3e95d907bbe19eb99957f16107ef8552427fb3e988177570
	CRC32	84e72014
	Example file location	---

Filename WMIC.exe

System Windows XP

File size 358912 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	8f50467fbe98c3f2d81f120c94172088
	SHA1	7a053ab6dc88d76b2389f93b992f51196218eca2
	SHA256	bdd2c466cfa81a15cc86b301099f5d34206a590899aab1f76a92c99f407a82bf
	CRC32	ef3d0fff
	Example file location	---