Wmic -

If you run WMIC on modern Windows versions, you may see the message:

wmic cpu get name, maxclockspeed, numberofcores If you run WMIC on modern Windows versions,

As a result, many security teams now block WMIC traffic (ports 135, 445) or disable the tool entirely via AppLocker. numberofcores As a result

However, any professional administrator should treat WMIC as a "legacy" tool. While you can still rely on it for quick fixes today, the future of Windows administration lies entirely within PowerShell and the CimInstance cmdlets. If you run WMIC on modern Windows versions,

WMIC relies on the older DCOM protocol, which is heavy and difficult to secure over firewalls. Modern Windows management uses CIM (Common Information Model) over WinRM , which is native to PowerShell.

You type the command directly into the standard Command Prompt ( cmd.exe ).