Learn how to fix the memory leak issue in Wmiapsrv.exe that affects performance monitoring tools on Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Download the supported hotfix from Microsoft or contact customer service for more help.

This behavior occurs because of a timing issue that exists between the Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology Service (MSExchangeADTopology) and the WMI Performance Adapter (wmiApSrv) service on Windows Server 2012 R2.

This issue occurs because of a memory leak in the Wmiprvse.exe process when you run WMI queries to monitor scheduled tasks. You can get this update or hotfix by using one of the following methods. We have released an update through Windows Update and Microsoft Update Catalog for Windows Server 2012 R2.

Fixes an issue that occurs when you run an application or script that uses MSFT_NetLBFOTeam class or MSFT_NetLBFOProvider class on a computer that is running Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, or Windows Server 2012.

Fixes an issue in which a memory leak occurs in sqlwepxxx.dll that causes the WmiPrvSe.exe process to crash.

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

The versions of Windows that are listed at the beginning of this article include a command-line utility (Wmic.exe) to access Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).

Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with security and malware prevention in Windows.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

Repair programs in Control Panel.