Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension
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General Information
None at this time.
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Provides systems management information to and from drivers.
Additional Information
This service is not as vital as Windows Management Instrumentation, but I recommend leaving this service in Manual.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | 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
What other service require Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extension to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
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.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| XP MCE 2005 | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP Pro | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | ? | ? | Manual | 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)
Additional Reading
None at this time.