This script repairs the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) components on your system, which can fix various issues related to software installation, system configuration, and more.
- Windows operating system
- PowerShell 5.1 or later
- Open PowerShell as an administrator
- Navigate to the directory where the script is saved
- Run the script by entering the following command:
.\wmi_repair.ps1
The script performs the following actions:
- Checks for administrative privileges
- Stops the WMI service
- Re-registers the WMI components
- Starts the WMI service
- Verifies if the WMI service has started successfully
If the script fails to stop the WMI service, it will attempt to force stop it using the Stop-Process cmdlet. If this also fails, you can try stopping the service manually through the Services tool.
If the script fails to re-register the WMI components or start the WMI service, it will display an error message indicating the failure.
This script is provided as-is, without any warranties or guarantees. The author is not responsible for any damage or data loss that may occur as a result of running this script. It is recommended to make a backup of your system before making any changes.