WMIC (Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line) is a powerful tool used for managing and monitoring Windows systems. However, with the increasing popularity of Windows 11, users are looking for alternatives to WMIC. In this piece, we will explore some of the best alternatives to WMIC for Windows 11.
Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem | Select-Object TotalVisibleMemorySize, FreePhysicalMemory wmic windows 11 alternative
Migrating from WMIC to PowerShell provides: wmic windows 11 alternative
| Feature | WMIC | PowerShell | wbadmin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Native | Via Get-WmiObject or Get-CimInstance | Limited | | System management | Comprehensive | Comprehensive | Limited (backup/restore focused) | | Scripting | Basic | Advanced | Basic | | Remote access | Supported | Supported (with credentials) | Limited | | Windows version support | Windows XP and later | Windows 7 and later (with varying levels of support) | Windows 7 and later | wmic windows 11 alternative
Get-CimInstance Win32_UserAccount | Select-Object Name, Disabled, Lockout