Windows 10 1809 (October) update – SNMP missing
SNMP is still available, but now it can be found under:
“Start” –> “Settings” –> “Apps” –> “Apps & Features” –> “Manage optional Features” –> “Add a Feature”
Here the two items to be installed are:
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
- WMI SNMP Provider
Why this is relevant
SNMP is commonly used by central monitoring systems to collect status and performance information from computers, servers, switches, printers, UPS units and other network equipment. After upgrading to Windows 10 version 1809—or performing a clean installation—administrators could find that a previously monitored computer no longer responded to SNMP requests. The feature had not disappeared completely; it now had to be installed through Windows’ Optional Features. Until restored, monitoring software might report the computer as unavailable even though Windows and its network connection were operating normally.
It is important to note that Microsoft has deprecated its SNMP components and recommends WinRM/WS-Management for modern Windows administration. The built-in Windows implementation supports only SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c, so reinstalling it should be considered a compatibility measure for existing monitoring environments rather than the preferred approach for new deployments. Before removing SNMP, however, verify that every dependent monitoring and alerting workflow has been migrated; otherwise, a Windows upgrade can create unexpected gaps in infrastructure visibility.
