dotnet / dotnet/vscode-csharp

Remove dependency on WMIC.exe

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Description

## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
This extension uses `wmic.exe` on Windows to get a list of processes. WMIC has been deprecated in 2016 and will be removed along with the Windows Scripting Host components in 2027.

## Describe the solution you would like
Find another way to get the process list. `tasklist.exe` is built into the OS and is still supported.

## Applicable Scenarios
In what scenarios would the feature apply? Any where the extension needs a process list.

## Describe alternatives you've considered
A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.

## Additional context
Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

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Research direction

Search the extension for the wm ic.exe invocation and trace the process-list entry point. Check how the Windows process list is consumed, then verify that using tasklist.exe works in the applicable scenarios on Windows and that no WMIC dependency remains.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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