Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_ComputerSystem sc config winmgmt start= auto sc start winmgmt sc config wmiapsrv start= auto sc start wmiapsrv Troubleshooting: If WMI is corrupted If enabling doesn't work, try repairing WMI:
To verify WMI is working:
Get-WmiObject Win32_OperatingSystem Expected output: Displays Windows 11 OS details (no access denied or service not running errors) enable wmi windows 11
# Run as Administrator winmgmt /salvagerepository winmgmt /resetrepository Then restart the service: enable wmi windows 11
# Enable WMI service Set-Service -Name Winmgmt -StartupType Automatic Start-Service -Name Winmgmt Set-Service -Name WmiApSrv -StartupType Automatic Start-Service -Name WmiApSrv enable wmi windows 11