What Is Windows Management Instrumentation Service?
WMI runs as a service and the service is called Windows Management Instrumentation Service.
Whats more, it can reduce the maintenance and the cost of managing enterprise internet components.
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You might get an access denied error with WMI when connecting to the remote server.
After reading this post, your problem will be fixed.
How to Start /Stop Windows Management Instrumentation Service?

The winmgmt.exe service permits WMI to run on a local PC.
Heres how to start Windows Management Instrumentation Service:
Step 1.
PressWin + Sat the same time to evoke thesearch bar.

Typecmdto locateCommand Promptand right-choose it to chooseRun as administrator.
Copy & pastenet start winmgmtand hitEnter.
As for stopping Windows Management Instrumentation Service, follow the next guidelines:
Step 1.

RunCommand Promptas an administrator.
Step 2. punch in the following command and dont forget to hitEnter.
How to Repair Windows Management Instrumentation Service?

Way 1: dive into the WMI Logs and Clear Them
Step 1.
Go toControl Panel>System and Security>Administrative Tools.
In theAdministrative Toolswindow, scroll down to findEvent Viewerand double-punch it.
In the left pane, expandWindows Logsand right-click onSystemto selectClear Login the drop-down menu.
As soon as the event log appears, right-punch thesystem iconand selectClear all Events.
HitSave and Clearto save the log file and then clear it.
Way 2: Delete the Damaged Files and Reactivate the Service
Step 2.
Scroll down to findServiceand right-press it.
InServices, right-click onWindows Management Instrumentationto chooseProperties.
InGeneral, stop theService status.
Reboot your system and then it will force the recreation of the necessary for the service.