Window 11 missing wmic.exc

Vince Hunt 0 Reputation points
2026-09-25T22:59:01.59+00:00

Windows 11 Pro

  • Version 25H2
  • Build 26200.9448

I am trying to build a Tableau Connector and I cannot complete the process because (WMIC) is removed from Windows 11 pro. Is there a work around?

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  1. _AW_ 69,496 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-25T23:25:24.52+00:00

    All the info you need regarding wmic's removal and how to temporarily restore wmic is in the link below.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows/docs/2025/09/windows-management-instrumentation-command-line-wmic-removal-from-windows

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    2026-09-25T22:59:12.7333333+00:00

    Yes. On Windows 11 version 25H2, WMIC is uninstalled during the feature update. It can be reinstalled temporarily, but that is not recommended as a long-term solution because WMIC is being fully removed from supported Windows 11 versions and is no longer available as a Feature on Demand on Windows 11 version 24H2 and above as of August 2026.

    Supported long-term workaround:

    1. Replace WMIC usage in the connector build process with PowerShell, WMI APIs, or other modern management tools.
    2. Update any scripts, build steps, or documentation that call wmic so they use the replacement approach instead.

    Temporary mitigation if the build process still depends on WMIC:

    1. Download wmic_dlc.zip.
    2. Extract it to a local folder.
    3. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
    4. Go to the extracted wmic_dlc folder.
    5. Run Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process
    6. If prompted, select Yes.
    7. Run ./install.ps1
    8. Confirm the script reports WMIC has been installed successfully.
    9. Retest the Tableau Connector build.
    10. Verify by running wmic

    Important:

    • This mitigation is temporary and not a secure, long-term solution.
    • The install script copies WMIC files to C:\Windows\System32\wbem and registers the required aliases.
    • WMI itself is still supported; only the wmic.exe utility was removed.
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