diff --git a/salt/modules/win_dns_client.py b/salt/modules/win_dns_client.py
index 82b09770cd..7db7dd26cc 100644
--- a/salt/modules/win_dns_client.py
+++ b/salt/modules/win_dns_client.py
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ import logging
 
 # Import salt libs
 import salt.utils
+try:
+    import wmi
+except ImportError:
+    pass
 
 log = logging.getLogger(__name__)