Impact of WMIC Deprecation on Lansweeper WMI Scanning in Windows 11

apiknowbler · ‎11-13-2025

Summary

Description

Microsoft's deprecation of the WMIC tool in Windows 11 raises questions about its impact on Lansweeper's scanning processes. This article clarifies the effect and provides guidance for users preparing to deploy Windows 11 upgrades.

Environment

Applicable to Lansweeper installations scanning Windows 11 devices using WMI.

Cause

WMIC, the command-line interface for WMI, is deprecated in Windows 11. However, WMI itself remains functional. For more information on working with WMI, you can refer to this KB article from Microsoft: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi?view=powershe...

Resolution

Lansweeper's scanning relies on WMI, not WMIC. No immediate actions are required for scanning to continue effectively.
- For more information on scanning Windows computers, you can refer to this KB article: https://community.lansweeper.com/t5/scanning-your-network/how-to-scan-a-windows-computer/ta-p/64381
Ensure your Lansweeper installation is updated regularly to access enhancements or adaptations for changes in Windows management tools.
- For more information on updating Lansweeper, you can refer to this KB article: https://community.lansweeper.com/t5/lansweeper-maintenance/update-lansweeper-on-premises/ta-p/64338

Recommendations

Regularly check for updates and patches from Lansweeper to maintain compatibility and performance. To see all updates and patches, you can refer to our changelog: https://www.lansweeper.com/product/changelog/
Auto-updates ensure Lansweeper stays updated with the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements without manual intervention. By enabling automatic updates, you can reduce maintenance efforts, minimize downtime, and keep your system running smoothly: https://community.lansweeper.com/t5/lansweeper-maintenance/enable-the-lansweeper-scan-server-to-auto...