Windows Management Instrumentation
Windows Vista Service Details
Description:
If stopped, most windows-based software will not function properly'. I have not seen any applications that will fail to run with this off, but it seems that a lot of software uses it.
Service Description:
Provides a common interface and object model to access management information about operating systems, devices, applications, and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly.
Consequences of Stopping:
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All services listed in 'Required For' will be unable to function
Depends on:
DCOM Server Process Launcher, Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Required for:
IP Helper, Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), Security Center