December 1st, 2012

PowerTip: Find Updatable WMI Classes

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to easily find WMI classes you can update.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I find WMI classes that support updating?

Hey, Scripting Guy! AnswerUse the Get-Cimclass cmdlet and a wild card for the WMI class name. Then, look for the class qualifier of supportsupdate, as shown here.

Get-CimClass -ClassName * -QualifierName supportsupdate

 

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Scripting
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PowerShell 3PowerTipScripting Guy!Windows PowerShell

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