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Error 0x80041002 occurred in connecting to the local registry. Activating Win 10 ESU

Nicholas Hasledalen 0 Reputation points
2025-10-14T16:33:25.5733333+00:00

I have a workstation that is incompatible with Windows 11. But when trying to activate Win 10 ESU. There is an error connecting to the local registry even if I am running as a local admin or a domain admin.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
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  1. Tracy Le 9,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-14T17:12:02.5+00:00

    Dear Nicholas,

    It's frustrating when you hit registry errors, especially when running with full administrative privileges. This error typically indicates a problem with the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service or corrupted system files that prevent the licensing script from accessing necessary components.

    Here are the step-by-step guidelines to resolve this WMI/Registry issue:

    1. Check WMI Service Status: Step 1a: Open the Services snap-in (type services.msc in the Run dialog). Step 1b: Find the service named "Windows Management Instrumentation" and ensure its status is "Running" and the Startup type is "Automatic."
    2. Repair WMI Repository: Step 2a: Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator). Step 2b: Stop the WMI service by typing: net stop winmgmt Step 2c: Navigate to the WMI repository folder: cd %windir%\System32\wbem Step 2d: Force a consistency check and repair: winmgmt /resetrepository
    3. Run System File Checker: Step 3a: In the elevated Command Prompt, type: sfc /scannow Step 3b: This tool will scan for and repair corrupted system files.

    After completing these steps, restart your workstation and attempt the ESU activation process again. This should clear the underlying communication issue causing the 0x80041002 error. If this helps you successfully activate ESU, please click "Accept Answer"! 😊😊

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