
WMI Provider Host
The WMI Provider Host (WmiPrvSE.exe) is a legitimate Windows process that plays an essential role in system management
Open Command Prompt (Admin):
net stop winmgmt /y
Service Host: Program Compatibility Assistant Service
Helps older or legacy software run properly on modern versions of Windows by detecting compatibility issues and suggesting fixes (like running in compatibility mode).
How to Disable:
- Press
Win + R
, typeservices.msc
, press Enter. - Find Program Compatibility Assistant Service.
- Right-click → Properties.
- Set Startup type to
Disabled
. - Click Stop (if running), then OK.