ActiveXperts Knowledge Base Article 7240028

Q7240028 - I cannot find a particular WMI class on my target machine, although it should be there. Is there a way to rebuild the WMI repository?

Yes you can. Use the winmgmt command-line tool to rebuild the WMI repository on the target Windows platform:

• Open an Elevated Command Prompt
• Stop the WMI Service by typing: net stop winmgmt
• Rebuild the WMI Repository by typing: winmgmt /salvagerepository
• Restart the WMI Service by typing: net start winmgmt
• Check for errors by typing: winmgmt /verifyrepository
• REBOOT THE WINDOWS MACHINE

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