Can I still use WMI Com API for C++ to get get CPU usage , Even though WMI is being deprecated?

Question

I heard that WMI is being deprecated . Some say get-WMIObject is deprecated. What should I use to get System statistics like CPU usage , RAM etc USING C++. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/winrm-c---api "OR" https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wmisdk/com-api-for-wmi

I will be getting statistics of local computer. I am confused what to use WMI or WINRM or GET-CIMINSTANCE for c++.

Any other way to get those statistics using C++ (for both Windows/Linux) is also appreciated.

Answer 1

Specifically for CPU usage, there's GetSystemTimes().

In general, consider using performance counter API.