Restart SMS Agent Host Service

The Restart SMS Agent Host Service tool lets a console user restart the ConfigMgr client on a device. This tool can be run on single devices, multi-selected devices, or with a similar tool designed to be run on a device collection.

This tool uses Remote WMI.

To run this tool:

1. In your Configuration Manager console, right-click on a device.

2. Click Right Click Tools > Client Tools > Restart SMS Agent Host Service.

Running the action kicks off the restart automatically.

Recast Permissions

ConfigMgr Client
Restart SMS Agent Host Service

Microsoft Permissions

  • This tool requires administrator permission on the remote device. If using a Recast Management Server with service account, the service account needs administrator permission on the remote device.
  • This tool requires remote WMI.
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