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Get-WmiObject

Description

Gets instances of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) classes. (Legacy, use Get-CimInstance in newer PowerShell versions).

Command
Get-WmiObject
Examples
Get BIOS information
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_BIOS
Get operating system information from a remote computer
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_OperatingSystem -ComputerName Server01
Parameters
Parameter Type Required Description
[-Class] <String> string No Specifies the WMI class to retrieve (e.g., Win32_BIOS, Win32_OperatingSystem).
[-ComputerName <String[]>] string No Specifies the computer on which to run the command.
Command Info
Category: System Management
Type: Powershell
Views: 12
Status: Active
Tags
powershell wmi cim system hardware gwmi