WmiPrvSE.exe - Repair Issues and Download

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

WmiPrvSE.exe file WMI Provider Host. 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 WmiPrvSE.exe related errors on your device. You can also download WmiPrvSE.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

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Fix WmiPrvSE.exe errors

1 Information about WmiPrvSE.exe file
2 Errors related to WmiPrvSE.exe file
3 How to fix WmiPrvSE.exe related errors?

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

4 Download WmiPrvSE.exe

4.1 List of WmiPrvSE.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WmiPrvSE.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	WMI Provider Host

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common WmiPrvSE.exe file related problems

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

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

WmiPrvSE.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 421376 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5b09099b46e6c57bdfcbf385b9898521
	SHA1	0e8d79bb8b35206ce8a71f7bb0751c1f891ac9d4
	SHA256	ace8736b837bf01cbfc1ed5fda481cef94e458897345776cf87ca08607a30587
	CRC32	72ed2312
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WmiPrvSE.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 418816 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	330c8cbd4343d04e72834b159d260e78
	SHA1	3c2fbb013af8b0d3a01495faf2976676bdf2fb88
	SHA256	75e0e15d7c3b702f0d030b95aedcb047b8807da0b5a1ce31a64d62d5c2ee6cba
	CRC32	c0a0ff74
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WmiPrvSE.exe

System Windows 8

File size 375808 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	32ef70e71bb451eeb23f18294d8027e7
	SHA1	386aedebc1c3bf30f7139699dcd7577a1df56064
	SHA256	cb76b02c1a42959163a1dfc695b7f2bce5aa5d2bd737da893cf60ce5a075a8be
	CRC32	8900623d
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename WmiPrvSE.exe

System Windows 7

File size 257536 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4fb491ac8d46aaf22ba8bc5c73dabef7
	SHA1	8bf1819659b79d10121294f37f7d9cf7d95559c1
	SHA256	cbe2392792d209e15e44ac29e906ffdd5fbf6eed8bab0d97d66e109ab2c5c56e
	CRC32	cb322b93
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\

Filename WmiPrvSE.exe

System Windows 7

File size 372736 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	619a67c9f617b7e69315bb28ecd5e1df
	SHA1	9f5a4796b58d8b104a1c0f5a63daf0032b947966
	SHA256	f34f231d117ccdfebb9cb35c8d6fdfa7051da27fdc1204fccff361fc0b13a0ff
	CRC32	dadc7743
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\

Filename WmiPrvSE.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 247296 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9495fcc01d7ab7b60e5b8ba7aefe9e3d
	SHA1	19bcbe0f19696d02155815d1f81c85975ad7ae5b
	SHA256	93f3ea0baad54b7abf6558b15818bfd239bbfda395bc909bf9d987c72bc1d1fb
	CRC32	a0f9a1d5
	Example file location	---

Filename WmiPrvSE.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 351744 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	e97b6931b5629d7e9f6ee29a68fd6123
	SHA1	20b91fc6641830878be6ccdc0e7ce696a803bcd0
	SHA256	b629ce14e3c762c92a94e600819ebb626c244006effd4b926e006911f9601d8d
	CRC32	5ab30788
	Example file location	---

Filename WmiPrvSE.exe

System Windows XP

File size 218112 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	0ffae66e6d5b1c87cbd22d1f3b6079fd
	SHA1	db209e432c7cf36afcbf96d38885396ea3b63413
	SHA256	a2c91cb234309ee300d9371c50343cecc3d56e5a3ce35393095ac71d5084847b
	CRC32	4073f30f
	Example file location	---