You need Windows 11 build 22572 and above.
Install WMIC to a Windows 11 computer
Giselle D Santamaria
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I need to install WMIC in a Windows 11 computer.
The WMI command-line (WMIC) utility is deprecated as of Windows 10, version 21H1, and as of the 21H1 semi-annual channel release of Windows Server.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22572, WMIC is now available as an optional feature that can be uninstalled or reinstalled via Settings > Apps > Optional Features.
I found this article that shows you a way to re-add it.
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/add-or-remove-wmic-command-feature-in-windows-11.5119/
Unfortunately, I can not see it as an option under Settings->Apps->Optional Features->View Features->Search for WMIC.
I tried the cmd option and it didn't work either.
(Add WMIC)
DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~
OR
(Remove WMIC)
DISM /Online /Remove-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~
Could this be related to my current Windows 11 Build, that it is not "22572.201"? I'm trying to update, but I got to the point that no more updates are pending, and I'm still in a different build number. Does that mean that I need to wipe and re-install the OS with the "22572.201" build version?
I would appreciate any tips you could share about this.
Thanks in advance for your time.
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TerryTr-3373 5 Reputation points2023-07-09T02:06:24.3666667+00:00 Windows 10 Discontinued WMIC exec on windows 11. Urban you can go into "settings and then apps" and you'll see. WMIC, about halfway down in the app section.
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Shivaji Dhule 0 Reputation points
2025-01-22T10:18:26.0066667+00:00 I have tried both the above options but no luck. In command prompt, its showing successfully installed. and in optional features getting error "couldn't add"
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S.Sengupta 27,476 Reputation points MVP
2022-11-05T01:03:36.837+00:00 -
Giselle D Santamaria 1 Reputation point
2022-11-07T17:07:10.833+00:00 Thanks for your reply SSengupta-4080. I was suspecting that as well.
Can I update to Windows 11 build 22572 by going to settings and installing all the latest updates or do I need to find the build 22572.201 image, wipe my computer and re-intall this newer version?Thanks in advance for your time on this.
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TerryTr-3373 5 Reputation points
2023-07-09T02:08:54.9133333+00:00 Microsoft decommissioned WMIC exec in Windows 11 at the end. If you go to settings and applications in windows 11 you'll see WMIC.exe about halfway down in the applications. You can install it or uninstall it.
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Bama Slama 5 Reputation points
2025-05-01T00:03:40.9566667+00:00 DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC
This One worked when the ones / wmic, etc. / -didnt. -
Bhumaiah Velthapu 0 Reputation points
2025-11-21T14:40:41.7566667+00:00 install WMIC in my system