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I am seeking a WMI &quot;select&quot; query that I can use to determine whether or not a local user account on a workstation exists.<br />
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For instance, a query that would evaluate TRUE if the local account &quot;JohnDoe&quot; existed. &nbsp;This query would be used for targeting GPOs and Group Policy Preferences.<br />
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Any help is appreciated.
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I am seeking a WMI "select" query that I can use to determine whether or not a local user account on a workstation exists.

For instance, a query that would evaluate TRUE if the local account "JohnDoe" existed.  This query would be used for targeting GPOs and Group Policy Preferences.

Any help is appreciated.

WMI &quot;Select&quot; query for a local user account that EXISTS?

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WMI &quot;Select&quot; query for a local user account that EXISTS?

WMI "Select" query for a local user account that EXISTS?