Windows Management Instrumentation
Windows 7 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 system, devices, applications and services.
Consequences of Stopping:
If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
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