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    #2553739

    I keep getting Event 200, 201, 202 errors in my event viewer.

    Event 202:
    The Network List Manager reports no connectivity to the internet.

    Event 201:
    A connection to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) could not be established.

    Event 200:
    A connection to the Windows Update service could not be established.

    How can this be repaired?

    Thanks!

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    • #2553750

      Is your internet connection set as metered, with download updates over metered connection set to off?

      Are you using any tools to block windows updates?

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    • #2553757

      Hi b,

      Thanks for your reply. No my internet connection is not set to metered, and I’m not using any tools to block windows updates. I have Windows Updates paused until Defcon changes, and the following Update Group Policies:

      Notify to download updates

      Set Automatic Update options

      Target release version for feature updates

      Target product version for feature updates

    • #2553770

      For what it’s worth, I also get these event viewer errors or warnings upon every boot or reboot of the computer. I have rapid boot and hibernation disabled and never use the sleep option; and my connection to the internet is wi-fi over a home wi-fi network and cable modem/wi-fi router combination. When I’m done using the computer, I do a normal full Windows shutdown and power off.  My assumption is that Windows generates these errors or warnings, which never occur except at startup/boot, because Windows is trying to connect to the list manager and WMIS and Windows Update just prior to the connection to the internet being established via my home wi-fi network (i.e. — faster than the connection can be established). I think Windows just assumes that rapid boot is enabled and that we are always therefore connected to the internet (or the router).

       

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    • #2553824

      The event viewer is not always a good indicator that something is actually wrong. Sometimes issues are merely transitory and get fixed later.

      Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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    • #2553902

      The event viewer is not always a good indicator that something is actually wrong. Sometimes issues are merely transitory and get fixed later.

      I hope that’s the case here. I’ve seen there are a lot of people with this issue going way back to 2019.

    • #2555705

      I’ve disabled Device Setup Manager service because it’s junk and doesn’t work. The device metadata service URLs are all broken, so I think this whole thing has been deprecated by Microsoft. All the warnings stopped after I did that. I was getting 40+ warnings every boot with this service.

      There was also an error called Event 2, Kernel Event-Tracing

      Session “Microsoft.Windows.Remediation” failed to start with the following error: 0xC0000035

      I solved that by uninstalling Windows Update Health Tools, and downloading the updated version of the health tools offline installer here:
      https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=103324

      Once that’s run, go to Windows Update and check for updates. Restart and now the error is gone.

      I hope that helps others who are getting hundreds of warnings in their error logs and being told there is nothing that can be done about it.

      • #2615608

        If this fixes my issues after weeks of trying, i will send u money

    • #2615985
      My Windows Update was not responding. I am using Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, 21H2.   Then I saw Susan’s update file KB5033375, downloaded and installed it.  This was 12/17/2023.
      It destroyed my Palm TX software, upon which I rely steadfastly, and am lost without it.
      I contacted the Palm expert, we spent over 2 hours trying to restore it, but it seems the problem is with my pc.
      Should I uninstall that update?  But why was I having trouble updating Windows before that?
      How can I check my pc?  Maybe restore to an earlier date?
      • #2615990

        What’s the issue with the palm software?  What error messages were you receiving for windows update?  You can try uninstalling to rule it out.

        Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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        • #2615991

          Also that kb is for windows 11 not windows 10 and what exactly do you use the palm software for as that – if it’s what I’m thinking of -is really old and that is not wise to be relying on.

          Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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          • #2616171

            I use Palm software on my Palm TX because it is the very best contact and calendar app on the face of the earth, with a desktop sync to handheld.  I wish Microsoft would use is as a lesson to follow.  Of course the Qualcomm files are protected, unfortunately.  It was a new CEO 17 (!) years ago, after Q has spent zillions on the program, this oaf removed it from service.

            Old friends stick around though sometimes unwise…

            Plus, shoot.  The file said for Windows 10 and 11.  So now I’m going to try to uninstall it.

        • #2616172

          I didn’t get any messages for Windows Update.  It was not possible to connect to make sure I was updated.

          The “issues” on Palm were that everything in Calendar was deleted.

          Thanks for your comments !

          • #2616422

            This is a total guess on my part – but it’s possible that the link between the database and the software was broken.  In your event log, do you see any error messages specfically talking about Palm?

            (25) Palm OS / WebOS (reddit.com)

            I would also post out on a reddit forum and see if they are aware of any issues.

            There comes a time when the vendor has stopped supporting it that you have to find a new home.  Older software will at some point in time break.

            Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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