Fix Net Helpmsg 2186: The Service Is Not Responding in Windows 11
A significant number of users faced this error while attempting to restart the Windows Update Service through the “NET START WUAUSERV” command.
If the Windows Update service is not running or disabled, it could pose a potential threat to your system’s security since you won’t receive the latest updates.
The NET START command is an in-built Windows command that starts and stops services and other programs. Occasionally, while using this command, you may come across an error message with the code “Net Helpmsg 2186”.
Run a System Maintenance troubleshooter
In your Windows search bar, type in Perform recommended maintenance tasks automatically and press Enter.
Select Advanced.
Select Apply Repairs automatically and click Next.
Reset Windows Update components
In your Windows search bar, type in cmd and choose Run as Administrator.
Type the following commands and Press Enter after each one
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc
Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*”
rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start appidsvc
net start cryptsv
Perform clean boot
Press Win + R to launch the Run dialog
Type msconfig and press Enter.
Under the Services tab and select Hide all Microsoft services.
Click the Disable All button, press Apply and click OK to save changes.
Press CTRL + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Choose the startup tab and Disable all the enabled startup apps.
Restart your PC.
Execute a System Restore
Press Win + R to launch the Run dialog
Type in rstui and press Enter.
Select the restore point you want to revert to and click Next.
Click Finish.
