Is there a way to generate WMI code/classes?

Question

How do you generate C# classes for accessing WMI?

Answer 1

To generate strongly typed WMI classes, use the Management Strongly typed class generator (MgmtClassGen.exe). It's usually in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio X\SDK\vX\Bin. The parameters are at MSDN and they even have a page describing the code generated. If you have to do a lot of work with WMI, it's a lifesaver.

Answer 2

Easier approach (Visual Studio users):

1. Add WMI classes to VisualStudio's Server Explorer. E.g.

   

2. Get Visual Studio to call MgmtClassGen.exe for you. E.g.

   

@VanOrman provides additional references for MgmtClassGen.exe.

Answer 3

You can try WMICodeCreator it generates vbscript jscript vb.net and c# code Download WMICodeCreator from Microsoft