How to fix Windows Management Instrumentation Error 1083 in Windows 11/10

Many users have reported seeing the error when starting the Windows Management service. The full error message says:

Error 1083: The executable program that this service is configured to run in does not implement the service.

Services in Windows can be loaded from EXE file or DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries). Services that are loaded from the EXE file can stand on their own as a separate process (eg, CHROME.exe, CTF Loader, etc.). However, services that are loaded by DLLs must depend on the Service Host process (SVCHOST.exe, a generic host process for all services that run from DLLs). If the Windows Management Instrumentation Service (winmgmt) does not appear in this SVCHOST, the above error is seen.

We can try to restart the service and manually add the winmgmt service to the svchost process to resolve the error.

Below are the steps you can take to fix this error.

Steps to fix Windows Management Instrumentation error 1083 in Windows 11

1. Open the Run Dialog using the keys Windows + R.

2. Type the following command and press Enter.

services.msc

3. The Services window opens, scroll down and locate and double click about him Windows Management Instrumentation Service.

4. In the Path to executable section, check if you can see the word netsvcs. Please see the following screenshot.

5. Make sure Startup Type is Automatic and the service is In a hurry.

NOTE: If the Startup type is not Automatic, choose Automatic from the start type dropdown. If the service is not in In a hurry status, click the Start button to restart the service.

6. Open the Run dialog box using Windows + R.

7. Type regeditar and press Get into.

8. If you see a user access control open, click Yes.

NOTE: Editing the registry can be risky. The system can be affected with the slightest mistake. It is recommended that you back up your registry keys before proceeding. To perform the backup, in the Registry window, click File > Export > Give a name > Save the file.

9. The Registry Editor windows open. In the search bar at the top, enter the location below and press Enter.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionSvchost

10. On the right side, find a multi-value key named netsvcs.

11. Double click netsvcs to modify its value.

11. In the Edit window that opens, add the entry to win at the end and press Get into.

12. Reboot the system.

That’s it.

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