How do I fix invalid namespace error?

Patch Manager usually returns the Invalid namespace error for managed clients when they do not have the requisite WMI Providers installed. To begin, disable the anti-virus software on the client. If this does not resolve the issue, install the WMI Providers on the client.

How do I fix WMI invalid Class?

Error message “Invalid WMI class” on computers running on Windows 7 or Windows server 2008 R2

  1. Go to Run command and type wbemtest.exe.
  2. Click Connect in the opened dialog box.
  3. Once connected, click Query.
  4. Type in “select * from Win32_process” under Enter Query and select Apply.

How do I fix WMI?

If the problem remains, then try the following steps to rebuild the repository:

  1. Disable and stop the WMI service.
  2. Rename the repository folder (located at C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\repository) to repository.
  3. Re-enable the WMI service.
  4. Reboot the server to see if the problem remains.

How do I check my WMI repository status?

Confirm WMI is broken

  1. Launch the WMI MMC snapin: go to Start -> Run -> type wmimgmt.msc.
  2. Right click WMI Control (Local) and click Properties.
  3. If WMI is working correctly, you will see Successfully connected window as shown below.
  4. If you see Invalid class or any other error message then WMI is not working properly.

Should I disable WMI?

It’s an important part of the Windows operating system and should be left alone. As the official description for this service says, “If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly”. So don’t disable this service!

What happens if I disable Windows Management Instrumentation?

WMI is used to manage resources. If the service is not running, you cannot manage, monitor, or retrieve information about the resources on the computer (especially remotely).

How do I know if my WMI repository 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: