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Get-LnvUpdateFromWmi#

Queries Lenovo update information from the WMI repository on the local or remote computer.

Synopsis#

Retrieves update information stored in WMI by the Install-LnvUpdate cmdlet using the root\Lenovo\Lenovo_Updates class.

Syntax#

Get-LnvUpdateFromWmi [-Status <string>]
                     [-Severity <string>]

Description#

Get-LnvUpdateFromWmi queries the Lenovo_Updates WMI class to retrieve update installation records. This is useful for auditing, compliance reporting, and verifying installation history across systems.

Results can be filtered by status (Applicable, Installed, NotApplicable) and severity level.

Parameters#

Parameter Type Default Description
-Status string - Filter by status: Applicable, Installed, NotApplicable
-Severity string - Filter by severity: Critical, Recommended, Optional

Examples#

Example 1: Query local computer updates#

Get-LnvUpdateFromWmi

Retrieves all update entries from the local computer.

Example 2: Query only applicable updates#

Get-LnvUpdateFromWmi -Status Applicable

Filters for updates that are applicable but not yet installed.

Example 3: Query critical updates on remote computer#

Get-LnvUpdateFromWmi -Severity Critical

Retrieves critical-severity updates from a remote system.

Output#

Returns WMI objects with properties such as:

  • Title - Update package name
  • Version - Package version
  • Status - Current status (Applicable, Installed, NotApplicable)
  • Severity - Update severity level
  • Size - Package size in bytes
  • InstallDate - Installation date and time
  • Message - Additional status or error information

Notes#

  • WMI queries use the root\Lenovo\Lenovo_Updates namespace
  • Color-coded console output: Cyan (queries), Green (success), Yellow (headers), Gray (details)

See Also#