winmgmt /verifyrepository: access denied

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2020-10-26T12:13:23.047+00:00

Hi there

I am trying to run a WMI check using winmgmt /verifyrepository. I get the following:

WMI repository verification failed
Error code: 0x80041003
Facility: WMI
Description: Access denied

Anyone know what could be the cause? The prompt is elevated and access is granted in Computer Management -> WMI Control -> Security

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  1. Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,326 Reputation points
    2020-10-27T07:13:11.127+00:00

    Hi,
    For WMI access denied, kindly check the permission according below article.

    Troubleshooting "Access Denied" WMI Service
    https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/28460.troubleshooting-access-denied-wmi-service.aspx

    Hope this helps and please help to accept as Answer if the response is useful.

    Thanks,
    Jenny

  2. Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,326 Reputation points
    2020-10-30T09:22:59.097+00:00

    Hi,
    1.The prompt is elevated and access is granted in Computer Management -> WMI Control -> Security

    Are you referring to the root security as below?
    36288-image.png

    2.Please also compare the permission of the folder Repository under wbem between working and non-working machines.

    3.What if you run this command with admin account instead of account with privileged rights?