Why is WMI not working?

Why is WMI not working?

Ensure the Windows Management Instrumentation service is running. Try rebooting the system. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, download and run the WMI Diagnosis Utility. For Windows Vista, Server 2008, and Windows 7, run the “winmgmt /verifyrepository” command to check for an inconsistent …

Can not initiate WMI connections to host PRTG?

If you do not get a WMI connection, try to restart the WMI service manually or change the IP address of the target server to its DNS name in the device settings in PRTG. This establishes a completely new WMI connection, which might help.

Does PRTG use WMI?

PRTG officially supports WMI for Windows 7 or later. WoW64 (Windows 32-bit on Windows 64-bit) must be installed on target systems that run Windows Server 2016. This allows 32-bit applications to be run on 64-bit systems. Sensors using the WMI protocol generally have a high impact on the system performance.

What is WMI error?

A WMI error occurs if a “WMI Filter” is accessed without sufficient permission. This originated in the Windows 7 SP1 DVD/ISO creation process. There was an issue in the creation process that caused a WMI registration to remain in the DVD/ISO.

How do I fix WMI issues?

Rebuilding the WMI Repository

1. Change startup type to Window Management Instrumentation (WMI) Service to disabled.
2. Stop the WMI Service.
3. Rename the repository folder from C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository to C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository.old.

How do I fix WMI connection issues?

To perform a rebuild of the WMI repository, please do the following:

1. Disable and stop the winmgmt service.
2. Remove or rename C:\Windows\System32\wbem\repository.
3. Enable and start the winmgmt service.
4. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
5. Run the following commands:

How do I restart my PRTG probe service?

In the Probe Administrative Tools section, you can either restart all probes (click Go! in section Restart All Probes), or restart a specific probe (click Restart Probe in the corresponding Probe [number] [name] section). The probe Windows service will also restart after updates of the PRTG core server.

How do I monitor Windows services with PRTG?

Select the services that you want to monitor. PRTG creates one sensor for each service that you select. Enable check boxes in front of the respective lines to select the items. Use the check box in the table header to select all items or to cancel the selection.

Can PRTG restart a service?

You can initiate a restart of the PRTG probe service in the Administrative Tools in the PRTG web interface. Scheduled restart of PRTG services: Restart the PRTG probe service on the probe system. If you select this option on the local probe, the PRTG core server service restarts as well.

How do I monitor services in PRTG?

How do I know if my WMI is corrupted?

1. Open an elevated command prompt.
2. Verify the WMI repository is not corrupt by running the following command: winmgmt /verifyrepository. If the repository is not corrupted, a “WMI Repository is consistent” message will be returned. If you get something else, go to step 3.
3. Run the following commands to repair WMI:

How does PRTG work with the WMI protocol?

PRTG uses this technology to access data of various Windows configuration parameters and status values. However, sensors using the WMI protocol generally have a high impact on system performance. In addition to strict WMI sensors, there are sensors that can use Performance Counters to monitor Windows systems.

How does PRTG work with Windows Management Instrumentation?

You can monitor Windows systems via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Windows performance counters. WMI is the Microsoft base technology for monitoring and managing Windows-based systems. PRTG uses this technology to access data of various Windows configuration parameters and status values.

Are there any problems with PRTG Network Monitor?

In most cases security and user account related problems can cause trouble. Sometimes even more complex issues occur. Users of PRTG Network Monitor—which makes extensive use of WMI for Windows monitoring—often ask us for configuration help. We have compiled several documents to help them.

Why do I get inexplicable WMI errors?

If many/all hosts suddenly show inexplicable WMI errors, it is very likely the WMI system on the computer with the PRTG probe has become corrupted. If the WMI sensors of one host suddenly show inexplicable WMI errors, it is very likely the WMI system on the host computer has become corrupted.