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Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension

Default Description:

Provides systems management information to and from drivers.

Additional Information:

This feature is not available on Windows XP Home. This service is not as vital as Windows Management Instrumentation, but I recommend leaving this service in Manual.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Not Available
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Wmi

Display Name: Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension needs to function properly:

• None (M, P, T)

What other service require Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension to function properly:

• None (M, P, T)