Support for Windows XP has ended
Microsoft ended support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. This change has affected your software updates and security options. 
Support for Windows Server 2003 will end on July 14, 2015
Microsoft will end support for Windows Server 2003 on July 14, 2015. This change will affect your software updates and security options. Article ID: 968929 - View products that this article applies to. System TipThis article applies to a different version of Windows than the one you are using. Content in this article may not be relevant to you.Visit the Windows 7 Solution Center Support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) ends on July 12, 2011. To continue receiving security updates for Windows, make sure you're running Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 (SP2). For more information, refer to this Microsoft web page: Support is ending for some versions of Windows
(http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/end-support-windows-xp-sp2-windows-vista-without-service-packs)
.On This PageINTRODUCTIONThis article describes the Windows Management Framework on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. The Windows Management Framework includes the following:
More informationWindows Management Framework makes some updated management functionality in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2 available to be installed on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Windows Management Framework contains Windows Remote Management (WinRM) 2.0, Windows PowerShell 2.0, and Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 4.0. WinRM 2.0WinRM is the Microsoft implementation of WS-Management Protocol, a standard Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)–based, firewall-friendly protocol that allows for hardware and operating systems from different vendors to interoperate. The WS-Management Protocol specification provides a common way for systems to access and exchange management information across an IT infrastructure.WinRM 2.0 includes the following new features:
About Windows Remote Management http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa384291(VS.85).aspx What is New in WinRM 2.0
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa384291(VS.85).aspx)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee309369(VS.85).aspx Windows Management Infrastructure Blog
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee309369(VS.85).aspx)
http://blogs.msdn.com/wmi
(http://blogs.msdn.com/wmi)
Windows PowerShell 2.0Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language that is designed for system administration and Automation. Built on the Microsoft .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell enables IT professionals and developers to control and automate the administration of Windows and applications.New features that are introduced in Windows PowerShell 2.0 include the following:
Windows PowerShell Web site http://www.microsoft.com/powershell Windows PowerShell Online Help
(http://www.microsoft.com/powershell)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb978526.aspx Windows PowerShell Blog
(http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb978526.aspx)
http://blogs.msdn.com/powershell Windows PowerShell Software Development Kit (SDK)
(http://blogs.msdn.com/powershell)
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa830112.aspx
(http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa830112.aspx)
BITS 4.0BITS is a service that transfers files between a client and a server. BITS provides a simple way to reliably and politely transfer files over HTTP or HTTPS. File downloads and file uploads are supported. By default, BITS transfers files in the background, unlike other protocols that transfer files in the foreground. Background transfers use only idle network bandwidth in order to preserve the user’s interactive experience with other network applications, such as Internet Explorer. Foreground or typical transfers are also supported.BITS 4.0 includes the following new features:
About BITS http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa362708(VS.85).aspx What is New in BITS
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa362708(VS.85).aspx)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa363167(VS.85).aspx Windows Management Infrastructure Blog
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa363167(VS.85).aspx)
http://blogs.msdn.com/wmi
(http://blogs.msdn.com/wmi)
System requirementsWinRM 2.0 and PowerShell 2.0WinRM 2.0 and PowerShell 2.0 can be installed on the following supported operating systems:
Windows PowerShell 2.0 requires version 2.0 of the common language runtime (CLR). Cmdlets built for Windows PowerShell 2.0 must be compiled for CLR 2.0. CLR 2.0 is included with the Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0, or 3.5 with Service Pack 1. BITS 4.0BITS 4.0 can be installed on the following supported operating systems:
Restart requirementYou will be required to restart the computer after you install Windows Management Framework.LanguagesWinRM 2.0, Windows PowerShell 2.0, and BITS 4.0 are fully localized in the following languages:
Removal informationWindows Management Framework Core
Windows Management Framework BITS
Download informationTo download Windows Management Framework, select the installation package for the specific components that you want to download.The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center: Windows Management Framework Core (WinRM 2.0 and Windows PowerShell 2.0)Collapse this image 
(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=863e7d01-fb1b-4d3e-b07d-766a0a2def0b)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=d37e25cf-db05-4b23-a852-cdf865d81b82)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=f002462b-c8f2-417a-92a3-287f5f81407e)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=909bbcf1-bd78-4e03-8c83-69434717e551)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=f2fa1227-9a34-4e29-aa03-62f5c00e16f2)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0f73efa2-f8d6-45f3-a8f8-5cdc205b119a)
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Windows Management Framework BITS (BITS 4.0) Collapse this image
(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=e77925a9-58a2-428b-bb4f-714d49d0b889)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=e749f4cd-74db-404a-bc30-765137cd3804)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=d7ae9660-bb13-4f0c-816b-85de3980ec1b)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=173c8a2d-b264-49ca-8d35-b6f234cbdaeb)
Windows Management Framework release notes Collapse this image
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For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 119591
Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
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How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services
Installed filesWindows Management Framework CoreThe following files are installed by the Windows Management Framework Core (WinRM 2.0 and Windows PowerShell 2.0) package:Collapse this table
Windows Management Framework BITSThe following files are installed by the Windows Management Framework BITS (BITS 4.0) package:Collapse this table
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