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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find WMI Classes

Doctor Scripto

July 26th, 20140 0

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to find WMI classes.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I use Windows PowerShell to find WMI classes related to the BIOS on my computer.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the Get-CimClass cmdlet and search for the wildcard term *bios*:

Get-CimClass *bios*

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