Windows Metadata and Internet Services Problem
In my Event Viewer, I am getting error and warning messages about Windows Metadata and Internet Services, but I don't know what to do about it and anything that is remotely to it dates back to over 6 years ago.
Warning: A connection to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) could not be established.Microsoft
You can see the following warning messages on Event Viewer:
Event 201, DeviceSetupManager A connection to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) could not be established.
Event 131, DeviceSetupManager Metadata staging failed, result=0x80070490 (vars container numbers).
This error message usually means that your computer is unable to connect to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services server. The Windows Metadata and Internet Services problem can be caused by several reasons including outdated drivers, corrupted system files, misconfigured network services, or problems with the network connection, etc. Now, let’s see how to fix it.
Fix 1: Install the 2024-02 Patch Update
Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5034763 and Windows 11 KB5034765 cumulative updates as part of the February 2024 Patch Tuesday with what they claim is a fix for the Windows Metadata and Internet Services problem. Thus, you can install the update to fix the issue.
1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings.
2. Go to Update & Security > Windows Update. Then, click Check for update.
3. If you see Windows 10 KB5034763 or Windows 11 KB5034765, you can download and install it.
4. If there is no related update, you can go to Microsoft Update Catalog to download it manually.
Fix 2: Reset the Internet Connection
To fix the “metadata staging failures” issue, you can also try resetting your Internet connection. Here is how to do that:
1. Type Command Prompt in the Search box and choose Run as administrator.
2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:
- ipconfig /flushdns
- ipconfig /registerdns
- ipconfig /release
- ipconfig /renew
- netsh winsock reset
3. Restart your PC.
Fix 3: Restart Network Connections Service
The Network Connections service is crucial for managing network connections. You can restart it to fix the “a connection to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) could not be established” issue.
1. Type Services in the Search box to open it.
2. Find Network Connections service. If it is already running, right-click it and choose Restart.
3. If the service is not running, double-click it, and select Automatic under the Startup type part. Click Start > Apply > OK.
Fix 4: Run Network troubleshooter
Running a network troubleshooter can also help you fix the “Windows Metadata and Internet Services problem” issue.
1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings.
2. Go to Update & security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
3. Find Network Adapter and choose Run the troubleshooter.
Fix 5: Update Network Drivers
Network driver updates can fix performance and connection problems. Drivers are necessary for hardware to interact with the operating system efficiently.
1. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the Network adapters section. Right-click your device and select Update driver.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the rest steps.
Fix 6: Reinstall Windows
If the above solutions are not working, you can reinstall your operating system to restore your system to its original state. Maybe this will help to fix the “a connection to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) could not be established” issue.
To do this, you can refer to this post – Detailed Steps and Instructions to Reinstall Windows 10. Before you perform the reinstallation, it’s recommended to back up your important data in the C drive since the reinstallation will remove everything in it. The free backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker can help you back up files, partitions, and systems.
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Final Words
To sum up, this post has shown the solutions for the “Windows Metadata and Internet Services problem” issue. If you come across the same error, try these solutions.
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