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Troubleshooting The remote procedure call failed. [0x800706be] WMI Error in SQL Server

Ashish Kumar Mehta
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You may end up getting “The remote procedure call failed. [0x800706be] WMI Error“ when you click SQL Server Services in SQL Server Configuration Manager as shown in the snippet below. This article explains the steps to troubleshoot “The remote procedure call failed. [0x800706be] WMI Error in SQL Server 2012”.

The remote procedure call failed. [0x800706be] in SQL Server
The remote procedure call failed. [0x800706be] in SQL Server

This generally happens when you have SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2 running along with SQL Server 2012 on the same machine or you have installed Visual Studio 2012 which installed SQL Server 2012 components.

Recommended Solution

  • First Option, will be to Install SQL Server 2008 SP3 or later / Install SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later. Read the following article which explains How to Install a SQL Server Service Pack.
  • Second Option, will be to recompile MOF file. The steps are mentioned below for your reference.

Recompiling MOF File to resolve “The remote procedure call failed. [0x800706be] WMI Error”

1. Open command prompt under administrative privileges i.e., using “Run as Administrator” and run as shown in the snippet below.

mofcomp.exe "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Shared\sqlmgmproviderxpsp2up.mof"
Recompiling-MOF-File
Recompiling-MOF-File

Now, you can go ahead and open SQL Server Services under SQL Server Configuration Manger to see all SQL Server Services.

SQL Server Service Opens up in SQL Server Configuation Manager
SQL Server Service Opens up in SQL Server Configuation Manager

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Ashish Kumar Mehta

Ashish Kumar Mehta is a distinguished Database Architect, Manager, and Technical Author with over two decades of hands-on IT experience. A recognized expert in the SQL Server ecosystem, Ashish’s expertise spans the entire evolution of the platform—from SQL Server 2000 to the cutting-edge SQL Server 2025.

Throughout his career, Ashish has authored 500+ technical articles across leading technology portals, establishing himself as a global voice in Database Administration (DBA), performance tuning, and cloud-native database modernization. His deep technical mastery extends beyond on-premises environments into the cloud, with a specialized focus on Google Cloud (GCP), AWS, and PostgreSQL.

As a consultant and project lead, he has architected and delivered high-stakes database infrastructure, data warehousing, and global migration projects for industry giants, including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Cognizant, and Centrica PLC (UK) / British Gas.

Ashish holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and maintains an elite tier of industry certifications, including MCITP (Database Administrator), MCDBA (SQL Server 2000), and MCTS. His unique "Mantra" approach to technical training and documentation continues to help thousands of DBAs worldwide navigate the complexities of modern database management.

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