When installing an add-on to IIS, how can I verify the IIS WMI Provider is available?

I suppose the better way for this is still to browse the registry for appropriate setting. Another question is it's not always easy to find the right one. :).

Yes, testing instantiation of the object via the moniker is going to work. It's a reasonable strategy, better than spelunking around in the registry. It delivers the right result, all the time.

Just catch the exception that occurs if the WMI provider is not available.

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