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How to Install WMIC on Windows 11 Systems

Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) and System IDs

WMIC needs to be installed on Windows 11 systems in order for Apex server software to generate a system ID; otherwise, the system ID shows as Unknown.

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Installing WMIC
  1. In Windows, go to Settings > System > Optional features.
  2. Click View features.
  3. Search for WMIC and select it.
  4. Click Install.

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After WMIC has been installed, reboot the machine and then verify the system ID no longer displays "unknown."

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