Updating Windows to a new version is a very important step to get rid of bugs and issues from the Windows Operating System.
In case you pause the updating for a while, you may have some performance issues, security issues and may report bugs in their operating system.
Most of the devices are set by default default to download the updates automatically.But some of the times, due to some reasons.
The device might become unable to install the new update of Windows which give rise to the error.
In case condition, running the Windows Update Troubleshooter can be helpful as it can automatically fix the error.
But sometimes even the troubleshooter becomes unable to fix the issue. The error makes the operating system of Windows or other applications to install updates when needed.
You will have to manually fix the error in such condition. That’s why here we have provided you the solutions to fix this error. Try them one by one in the same order as we have listed.
How to Fix Service Registration is Missing or Corrupt?
Here we have provided you a guide to fix the error “Service Registration is Missing or Corrupt”.
A lot of people face this error in the Windows Operating System and believe me it is very irritating.
I am pretty sure you are also the one who is facing this issue and that’s why you landed here.
There is no need to worry as we have provided you a list of most effective solutions to fix this error.
Solution 1: Checking if The Windows Update Services Are Up And Working
In this method, you will have to check if the services of your Windows update are working normally.
As some of the times, if your Windows update services do not work in an expected condition, it can lead to the error in this condition. So, follow the steps mentioned below to check it.
Step 1: Press combination of keys Windows + R in order to open the Run application. Then put the command “services.msc” in the dialogue box and hit the Enter key. By doing so, the utility of services will open up having the list of all running services on your device.
Step 2: After opening of the new window search for “Windows Update”. Then right clicking ck on it and click on option Properties.
Step 3: Go to the General tab. Select Dropbox which is present in front of the option Startup type in order to open a list of all options.
Step 4: Click on “Automatic” option then click option “Apply” in order to save changes.
Step 5: From the same Window, click the “Start” option present below the heading of Service status. Now save the changes by clicking on the “Apply” option. Then close the Window.
Step 6: After modifying all the Windows Update service’s properties, go through the same steps again for given reasons –
- Transfer Service
- Background Intelligence
- Cryptographic Service
These options are available in the same list of Windows Update.
Step 7: Restart your device for once to make the changes effective and you must have a good internet connection. Open the Windows once again just to check if the issue is resolved now.
Solution 2: Running Instructions Through Command Prompt
In case the above solution doesn’t work for you then you should go for running some commands in the command prompt in order to fix this issue.
You will have to reset some settings and configurations then you will have to edit the register or restore the Windows. Follow the steps mentioned below to do so.
Step 1: Press the combination of keys Windows + X in order to open the command prompt. Right click on the first option which opens up then click on the option “Run as administrator”.
Step 2: After opening the command prompt, put the given command one by one and hit the Enter key after each one just to execute them.
net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc net start bits
net start msiserver
Step 3: Keep patience until all the process gets successfully executed and
Step 4: Open Windows Update again to have a look if the issue is resolved this time.
Solution 3: Refreshing Your .NET Files
The files of .NET are present in the core of the computer. A lot of operations don’t work properly in their absence.
So, you will have to manually refresh the .NET files and check if the issue is fixed. Follow the given steps in order to do so.
Step 1: Press combination of keys Windows + R to open dialogue box. Then put the command “control panel” in it and hit the Enter key to open the Control panel.
Step 2: After opening it, select the subheading of that program present below on the left side.
Step 3: After opening the menu, select the option, “Turn Windows features on or off” which is present below the subheading of option Programs and Features.
Step 4: A list will be populated up containing all the features and programs present in your device. You will have to keep patience for it as it may take a while.
Step 5: After getting populated, untick all the boxes having the keyword .NET in order to entirely uninstall the
.NET. The process is a little bit time taking. Click the OK option to save changes.
Step 6: Open Windows for once again and tick on all boxes which you have untick later. Your device will now install the framework. It may take a little bit of time.
Step 7: After installing it, restart your device for once to make the changes effective. Then have a look if the issue is resolved.
Solution 4: Uninstalling Your Antivirus
As you already know that sometimes your antivirus software may conflict with the operating system and can give rise to the error.
In case your antivirus definition is not updated, then it can result in the confliction with the process of Windows update which results in the error.
In such case, you will have to uninstall or disable your antivirus and theck check if it resolved the issue in your case. Follow the steps mentioned below to do so.
Step 1: Press combination of keys Windows + R in order to open Run application. Then put command “control panel” in dialogue box and hit the Enter key.
Step 2: After opening control panel, select the subheading “Uninstall a Program” present on left side.
Step 3: The list of installed programs in your device will listed on the screen. Go through the list to find the antivirus.
Step 4: Right click on antivirus then click option “uninstall”. Restart your device for once after uninstalling the antivirus. Have a look if the issue resolved by doing so.
Note: The uninstalling of antivirus is all on your own risk.
Plugging USB or downloading any of the stuffs from internet in your device should be avoided while there is no antivirus in your device.
In case, the uninstallation of antivirus doesn’t fix the issue then you should reinstall your antivirus in your device.
Solution 5: Running System File Checker
You can scan for the corrupt files present in the operating system by using SFC. It has been present in Microsoft Windows for a long time.
You can diagnose the problems by using it. In this method you have to run SFC to check if the problem is solved. One the given three responses will appear.
- Windows didn’t find any integrity violations
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and repaired them
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some (or all) of them
Follow the steps mentioned below to do so.
Step 1: Open Run application by pressing combination of keys Windows + R.
Step 2: Put command “taskmgr” in the dialogue box and press Enter key to open task manager.
Step 3: Select the “File” option which you may find on the window at top left side. A list will appear by doing so. Click option“Run new task” from that list.
Step 4: Put command “powershell” in the dialogue box and check the box having statement “Create this task with administrative privileges”.
Step 5: Put command “sfc /scannow” in Windows Powershell and press Enter key. It may take a little while to complete.
In case you get the error with statement by Windows that it found some error but was unable to fix them then you have to put command the given command in Power shell “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth”.
It will download the files which are corrupted from the Windows update. Be patient while doing it as it may take some time and don’t cancel while the process is going on. Restart your device after completion.
Conclusion
In this article, we have provided you the proper guide to troubleshooting the error “Service Registration is Missing or Corrupt”.
This error makes you unable to install a new update for your Windows. Everybody knows updating Windows with a new version is mandatory to get rid of bugs.
It is very irritating to have this error while updating your Windows. Trying out these troubleshoots is not everyone’s cup of tea.
That’s why in our article, we have provided you the proper guide with different methods to fix this issue.
So just try them out and fix the error. Hope it will be helpful for you and thank you for reading this one!
