WMI Query Targeting
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
A WMI Query targeting item allows a preference item to be applied to computers or users only if the processing computer evaluates the WMI query as true. If Is Not is selected, it allows the preference item to be applied only if the processing computer evaluates the WMI query as false.
Query |
The WMI query text Example |
Namespace |
The WMI namespace in which to execute the query. The default value is Root\cimv2. |
Property |
The name of a specific property to assign to a variable. Providing this value in the targeting item is optional. |
Variable name |
The name of the environment variable to which the targeting item sets the value of the Property, if one is found. Providing this value in the targeting item is optional. |
Additional considerations
To reposition a targeting item within the list of targeting items that you have applied to a preference item, either drag the targeting item to a new position, or select the targeting item and then click the Move Up arrow or Move Down arrow.
Preference items are available only in domain-based GPOs.