Service registration is missing or corrupt, HELPMSG 2182 Windows 10

Question

Service registration is missing or corrupt, Type NET HELPMSG 2182.

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Hello, I have been following this problem on this site for a couple months now unsuccessfully trying the numerous suggested troubleshooting methods to fix this issue.  The following was my last effort, and it did NOT work.

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I would like to inform you that this issue may occur due to Windows update is corrupt. I would recommend you to reset the windows update component manually. Resetting Windows Update Components will fix corrupt Windows Update Components and help you to install the Windows Updates quickly. Follow the below steps:

1. Press Windows Key + X on the keyboard and then select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.
2. Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

                           net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

3. Now rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folder. You can do this by typing the following commands in the Command Prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

                          ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

4. Now, let’s restart the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. Type the following commands in the Command Prompt for this. Press the ENTER key after you type each command.

                        net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

5. TypeExit in the Command Prompt to close it and then restart the computer.

Note: Disable anti-virus program while installing Windows updates, if might detect some files as bug and the updates files might get corrupt during installation.

NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

*Modified title for accuracy*

*Original title: HELPMSG 2182.*

Answer 1

Let us check the system Files to see the corruption in the same.To do this do both of these:

• Perform System File Check (SFC)

Follow the steps:

a. Press “Windows Key + Q” to open search Bar.

b. Type “cmd” without quotes in the search box.

c. On the left pane, right click on the “cmd” option and select “Run as Administrator”.

d. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ without quotes and hit enter.

• run the System update readiness command. It detects incorrect manifests, cabinets or registry data, it may replace the incorrect data with corrected version available. Follow the steps.

1. Press Windows key + X.
2. Click command prompt (Run as administrator).
3. In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press Enter key after each command:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

To close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter. 

Reply back with the results would be happy to help.

Answer 2

Thank you for this information. I have been plagued by the "Windows Update was unsuccessful" issue for months and finally had had enough! I went searching through dozens of articles, helps, Q&A, and FAQ's including some tips that took hours to complete... but to no avail. Your solution was simple, straightforward, and complete! I was done in less than 10 minutes and at last have a Windows 10 machine that updates properly.

Answer 3

Use the Following tutorial to  Reset Windows updates completely and check if it helps:

Reset Windows updates

Make sure to run the script as an administrator.

It did not work. I completed every step with precise attention to detail multiple times.

Answer 4

Use the Following tutorial to  Reset Windows updates completely and check if it helps:

Reset Windows updates

Make sure to run the script as an administrator.

Answer 5

These steps did the trick for me. I needed to reinstall the .NET framework on a new Windows 10 laptop. Kept getting the dreaded Error 1935 when attempting to install apps like QuickBooks and Office 2010. When trying to turn off and reinstate the .NET framework features, I would get error code 0x80071A90. I ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter in this article, it returned HELPMSG 2182. I then disabled MacAfee anti-virus and stopped/started the services as describe above. I was able to remove and reinstall the .NET framework and get QuickBooks to install. I have been attempting to solve this issue for over two weeks now - thank you!!