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    Unable to add WMI HDD health sensor

    Modified on 2025-06-10 16:51:03 +0200

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    Hello. I am unable to add HDD health sensor. It just shows Preparing sensor settings and can't finish. just freezes on this. can anyone help me?


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    Are the access data for Windows systems entered in the device settings?


    Dec, 2022 - Permalink

    In addition, please verify the WMI prerequisites by following this KB: https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/76000062954


    Dec, 2022 - Permalink

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