Run WMIC in interactive mode

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To run WMIC in interactive mode

  1. Click Start, Run.

  2. Type:

    WMIC, and then press ENTER.

  3. Type the alias, command, or global switch you want WMIC to perform.

Notes

  • To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure.

  • When you finish using WMIC in interactive mode, you can use the Exit or Quit command to exit WMIC.

  • For more information about the WMIC commands, type /? at the command prompt.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Running Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line
WMIC verbs
Security with WMIC