WMI Performance Adapter - Windows XP Service
Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf providers.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | WMI Performance Adapter |
| Service name: | WmiApSrv |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The WMI Performance Adapter service runs as LocalSystem in its own process. It does not share the executable file with other services. If the WMI Performance Adapter fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the WmiApSrv service has failed to start.
Dependencies
WMI Performance Adapter will not start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of WMI Performance Adapter
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWMIPerformanceAdapterWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the wmiapsrv.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\wbem folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.