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Microsoft starts removing WMIC tool used by cybercriminals
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Microsoft removed the WMIC component from a clean install of Windows 11. This component has long been abused by hackers for launching attacks.
Microsoft will remove WMIC completely from Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 in August 2026 because malware has abused the tool for years. Reinstallation will be blocked. Nothing changes for gaming PCs, the WMI interface may remain.
Microsoft completely removes the WMIC utility from Windows 11 with the August 2026 update. Already disabled by default since version 25H2, the tool can no longer be reactivated by system administrators.
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