I want to read the name and the serial number of my hard drives.
I stumbled upon wmic
but I’m having troubles. I guess these two commands should do the trick, but I only get the message:
Invalid Xml-Content. //(Translated)
wmic path win32_physicalmedia get serialnumber
or
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber
I tried the following as well:
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber /FORMAT:list
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber /FORMAT:xml.xsl
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber > c:test.txt
Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong?
Solution:
Thanks JPBlanc, via the /?
command I’ve found out that SerialNumber
doesn’t even exist. I now use
WMIC /output:"c:hdds.txt" DISKDRIVE GET PNPDeviceID,Name /Format:CSV
which gives the correct result.
- Remove From My Forums
-
Question
-
i want to read the name and the serialnumber of my Hard-Drives. I stumbled upon wmic but i’m having troubles. these two commands should do the trick i guess, but only get the message: Invalid Xml-Content. //(Translated)
wmic path win32_physicalmedia get serialnumber
or
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber
i tried the following aswell:
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber /FORMAT:list wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber /FORMAT:xml.xsl wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber > c:test.txt
any ideas what i do wrong?
—————————————————————
Solution:
SerialNumber doesn’t even exist for DISKDRIVE, type WMIC DISKDRIVE GET /? to see available attributes.
WMIC /output:»c:hdds.txt» DISKDRIVE GET PNPDeviceID,Name /Format:CSV
this works fine for me.
-
Edited by
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:43 PM
-
Edited by
Answers
-
well the problem is that
wmic DISKDRIVE GET Name
gives
\.PHYSICALDRIVE4
\.PHYSICALDRIVE2
\.PHYSICALDRIVE3and thats what changes from time to time, these names get dynamically associated to the hdds. that by the way is my original problem. finding out which hdd has which name. would be wounderful if i could get the serialnumber and the name the same time.
heres my post in the truecrypt forum http://forums.truecrypt.org/viewtopic.php?p=100637#100637
-
Marked as answer by
Cloud_TS
Friday, February 24, 2012 8:32 AM
-
Marked as answer by
Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Edition More…Less
Symptoms
Consider the following scenario. You connect a USB flash drive to a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. You try to run one of the following Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool commands to query the hard disk drives on the computer:
wmic diskdrive get *
wmic diskdrive get serialNumberIn this scenario, you receive an error message that resembles the following:
Invalid XML content
Cause
This issue occurs because the XML parser treats the control characters that are included in the serial number of some drives as invalid. Therefore, the XML parser cannot parse content that includes these control characters. This behavior causes valid results for other drives to be displayed incorrectly, together with the behavior that is mentioned in the «Symptoms» section.
Resolution
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a «Hotfix download available» section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote The «Hotfix download available» form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
For more information about how to obtain a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
976932 Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
Registry information
To apply the hotfix in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
File information
The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under «Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2» on the page. Always refer to the «Applies To» section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
-
The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version
Product
Milestone
Service branch
6.1.760
1.17xxxWindows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
SP1
GDR
6.1.760
1.21xxxWindows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
SP1
LDR
-
GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
-
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the «Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2» section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wmic.exe |
6.1.7601.17759 |
396,288 |
11-Jan-2012 |
05:34 |
Wmic.exe |
6.1.7601.21895 |
396,288 |
11-Jan-2012 |
05:59 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wmic.exe |
6.1.7601.17759 |
566,784 |
11-Jan-2012 |
06:35 |
Wmic.exe |
6.1.7601.21895 |
566,784 |
11-Jan-2012 |
06:17 |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wmic.exe |
6.1.7601.17759 |
1,074,688 |
11-Jan-2012 |
05:02 |
Wmic.exe |
6.1.7601.21895 |
1,074,688 |
11-Jan-2012 |
05:15 |
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the «Applies to» section.
More Information
For more information about the WMIC tool, visit the following Microsoft website:
How to use the WMIC toolFor more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
Additional file information
Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File name |
X86_6c466840b6e63f63f610c157eb689892_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_a7c0934712923ecf.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
712 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
X86_a876a9b062f41a0d4de85d1baa24c21b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_458609fa6ddfc3e2.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
712 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
X86_microsoft-windows-w..ommand-line-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_a38b04d82b34f3eb.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
2,606 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
06:18 |
File name |
X86_microsoft-windows-w..ommand-line-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_a3e560cb44769e1d.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
2,606 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
07:05 |
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
Amd64_3d500f95fcbf849689fefcb7325c786f_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_9650dc0e92149a9f.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
1,072 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Amd64_60d1a618a98c83d3b0ba72adf281e92c_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_cd4f676a3ce6ab90.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
716 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Amd64_6c466840b6e63f63f610c157eb689892_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_03df2ecacaefb005.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
714 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Amd64_a876a9b062f41a0d4de85d1baa24c21b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_a1a4a57e263d3518.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
714 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Amd64_bde56e055e65c9622ce1740fd94aef81_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_1477ed41b5701bb4.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
1,072 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Amd64_c9c34784d98d026b6c1e90dee14ad8b6_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_a008e51116613975.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
716 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Amd64_microsoft-windows-w..ommand-line-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_ffa9a05be3926521.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
2,610 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
07:40 |
File name |
Amd64_microsoft-windows-w..ommand-line-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_0003fc4efcd40f53.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
2,610 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
07:31 |
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
Ia64_4f90e151ff6a00729d20707864ceceb7_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_421d1d510aabe246.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
1,070 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Ia64_d9ae40a789be5755cf49c836060dc0f1_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_5a456f45388820ce.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
1,070 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
14:06 |
File name |
Ia64_microsoft-windows-w..ommand-line-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17759_none_a38ca8ce2b32fce7.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
2,608 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
06:56 |
File name |
Ia64_microsoft-windows-w..ommand-line-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21895_none_a3e704c14474a719.manifest |
File version |
Not applicable |
File size |
2,608 |
Date (UTC) |
11-Jan-2012 |
Time (UTC) |
07:16 |
Need more help?
Want more options?
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.
0 / 0 / 0 Регистрация: 25.09.2020 Сообщений: 4 |
|
1 |
|
25.09.2020, 12:28. Показов 4613. Ответов 8
Почему на моем служеьном компе с операционкой win7 команда wmic diskdrive get serialnumber выдает хэшированный номер?
0 |
0 / 0 / 0 Регистрация: 25.09.2020 Сообщений: 4 |
|
13.10.2020, 11:42 [ТС] |
2 |
На других станциях вменяемо показывает серийник жесткого диска!
0 |
18041 / 7644 / 891 Регистрация: 25.12.2011 Сообщений: 11,426 Записей в блоге: 17 |
|
17.10.2020, 00:25 |
3 |
Решение Такая особенность в Win7. Вот здесь писал функцию:
1 |
0 / 0 / 0 Регистрация: 25.09.2020 Сообщений: 4 |
|
18.10.2020, 15:09 [ТС] |
4 |
Спасибо Вам!
0 |
5407 / 3831 / 1214 Регистрация: 28.10.2013 Сообщений: 9,554 Записей в блоге: 1 |
|
18.10.2020, 17:47 |
5 |
Это выдает нормальные серийники (на win7 x64) Код wmic path Win32_PhysicalMedia Get SerialNumber
2 |
0 / 0 / 0 Регистрация: 25.09.2020 Сообщений: 4 |
|
18.10.2020, 18:32 [ТС] |
6 |
Спасибо, вы лучшие!
0 |
0 / 0 / 0 Регистрация: 25.01.2022 Сообщений: 1 |
|
25.01.2022, 09:58 |
7 |
Реально такой серийник конвертировать в нормальный вид? ну хотя бы с помощью инженерного калькулятора…
0 |
FlasherX 5846 / 2559 / 1006 Регистрация: 06.06.2017 Сообщений: 8,741 |
||||||||
25.01.2022, 15:28 |
8 |
|||||||
Tramp78, реально:
.vbs:
0 |
18041 / 7644 / 891 Регистрация: 25.12.2011 Сообщений: 11,426 Записей в блоге: 17 |
|
25.01.2022, 20:51 |
9 |
Tramp78, выше выкладывал и принцип расчёта, и батник (если конечно уметь читать).
0 |
IT_Exp Эксперт 87844 / 49110 / 22898 Регистрация: 17.06.2006 Сообщений: 92,604 |
25.01.2022, 20:51 |
9 |
- Remove From My Forums
-
Question
-
i want to read the name and the serialnumber of my Hard-Drives. I stumbled upon wmic but i’m having troubles. these two commands should do the trick i guess, but only get the message: Invalid Xml-Content. //(Translated)
wmic path win32_physicalmedia get serialnumber
or
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber
i tried the following aswell:
wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber /FORMAT:list wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber /FORMAT:xml.xsl wmic DISKDRIVE GET SerialNumber > c:test.txt
any ideas what i do wrong?
—————————————————————
Solution:
SerialNumber doesn’t even exist for DISKDRIVE, type WMIC DISKDRIVE GET /? to see available attributes.
WMIC /output:»c:hdds.txt» DISKDRIVE GET PNPDeviceID,Name /Format:CSV
this works fine for me.
-
Edited by
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:43 PM
-
Edited by
Answers
-
well the problem is that
wmic DISKDRIVE GET Name
gives
\.PHYSICALDRIVE4
\.PHYSICALDRIVE2
\.PHYSICALDRIVE3and thats what changes from time to time, these names get dynamically associated to the hdds. that by the way is my original problem. finding out which hdd has which name. would be wounderful if i could get the serialnumber and the name the same time.
heres my post in the truecrypt forum http://forums.truecrypt.org/viewtopic.php?p=100637#100637
-
Marked as answer by
Cloud_TS
Friday, February 24, 2012 8:32 AM
-
Marked as answer by
Posted by spicehead-ah51n 2020-06-30T08:11:47Z
This is what I get when I try using «wmic diskdrive get serialnumber» command in cmd: «ERROR:
Description = The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. »
Now I am running cmd as administrator I also switched off the Window Firewall and The antivirus software
5 Replies
-
Try «Wmic bios get serialnumber» instead. Thats what i use
1 found this helpful
thumb_up
thumb_down
-
Try running the following command in cmd, to start the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) service:
net start Winmgmt
then try your command again.
Was this post helpful?
thumb_up
thumb_down
-
Bumping this comment ( WMIC bios get serialnumber ). This is one I use ALL the time to get product serials quickly.
Was this post helpful?
thumb_up
thumb_down
-
Looks like Winmgt isn’t started.
Run CMD as Admin and type «net start winmgmt»
Then try running your wmic commandI prefer using «wmic bios get serialnumber» easier to remember.
Was this post helpful?
thumb_up
thumb_down
-
To those suggesting the bios serial number command (which is a very handy command that I use almost daily) that’s a completely different serial than the disk drive serial, and may not be what the OP is looking for with this command.
As 2 others stated, though, make sure that the management service is running.
Was this post helpful?
thumb_up
thumb_down