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Run Commands on a Remote Computer [Quickest Steps]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The wmic tool can be used for a wide range of purposes and, luckily, also executing commands on remote devices is also among its many powers.
Although it might look like it for some, this is far from being rocket science, and it all comes down to knowing and inputting the right commands.
You will see, as we are about to show you in this article, that running commands on a remote computer using the wmic tool is a piece of cake.
We’re going to guide you through the entire process and share the necessary commands with you, so that you will have it for future reference.
How can I run a command on a remote computer with wmic?
Before we start, it is important to know that, to use this feature, you must have administrative permissions.
Furthermore, if you are also talking about sharing between the remote machines, the file/folder that you want to share must already exist on the target computer.
We are going to use an example of a GPU update command on the target remote computer, to make sure you get the gist of the idea.
Thus, here’s what you need to do in order to successfully complete such a task:
And, to be safe keep the"around the computer’s name, as without the quotes, some characters seem to cause issues with this command.
It goes without saying that there is, however, a downside to using this method, because you can’t see the command execute or the results of the process if there was an error or unexpected result.
Don’t let that discourage you though, as many Windows users have been running such commands remotely for years and the problems were few and far apart.
Since we’re talking about wmic, other Windows users have reported dealing withaccess is denied, andalias not founderrors, so we prepared some fixes for you.
Also, be sure to check out thelist of commands for accessing all system informationon your Windows device, just in case you need it.
If you are trying to use the wmic tool on Windows 11 and the system saysit is not recognized, we can help you deal with that situation as well.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
