Get-CimInstance
SafeQuery WMI/CIM
Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem
The supported wmic replacement: query any system class, locally or remotely via -ComputerName.
Examples
Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS | select SerialNumberGet the serial number
Syntax
Get-CimInstance <ClassName> [-ComputerName host]
Before you run it
Read only.
Related commands
- wmicQuery WMI (legacy)
- Get-ComputerInfoComputer info in PS
The same reference, with no signal at all
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