A common issue occurs in Windows 10 v.1803, primarily known as device setup manager admin event log warnings, that are particularly identified as errors 200, 201, and 202. The warnings are shown via event ID (200, 201, 202) and each of them represents different types of problems.

Here, we will know in detail about this issue and how to sort it out.

What Does Device Setup Manager Error 202 Mean?

The users who have faced this specific problem shared their opinions in various ways. Generally, after a windows update or wireless device driver update, this problem appears. It consistently popups whenever the PC got boots up or opens up the Devices and Printers sections from Control Panel. The warnings are so numerous that the admin file section quickly fills up, and the administrative events log file becomes essentially useless due to the abundance of these pointless warnings. Each event id declares one specific error. Here, the warning from event ID 202 states that The Network List Manager reports no connectivity to the internet. The most possible reasons for this issue are there is a problem with the Task Scheduler, corrupted Microsoft or Device Setup Manager services, and outdated drivers.

How to Solve ‘Device Setup Manager Error 202’ Issue

Now that you know the details about the problem, it’s time to know about the solution as well –

Method 1: Disable Metadata Refresh Task

Data that offers information about other data is known as metadata. To disable it –

Step 1: Press Win + R. 

Step 2: Write control admintools and run it.

Step 3: Choose Task Scheduler from the tool list.

Step 4: Now, under Task Scheduler, go to Microsoft.

Step 5: Select Windows.

Step 6: Go to Device Setup.

Step 7: Right-click on Metadata Refresh Task.

Step 8: Disable it.

Method 2: Disable Microsoft Services

Another effective solution is disabling Microsoft Services. But before that, you have to prevent startup items from loading. So –

Step 1: Open the Start menu.

Step 2: Write msconfig in the search bar.

Step 3: Select System Configuration.

Step 4: Open General tab.

Step 5: Choose Selective Startup. 

Step 6: Clear the check box for Load Startup items.

Step 7: Now, open Service tab.

Step 8: Click the Hide all Microsoft Services.

Step 9: Choose Disable All.

Step 10: When prompted, go for Restart. 

Method 3: Disable Device Setup Manager Service 

Some users claim that by disabling the Device Setup Manager service, they successfully solved this issue. But to do so, you have to turn off Windows Update device driver searching. Here’s the way –

Step 1: Go to Start menu.

Step 2: Write and search for mmc gpedit.msc

Step 3: Allow it by clicking Yes when the user account control window popups.

Step 4: Go for Local Computer Policy.

Step 5: Select Computer Configuration.

Step 6: Click Administrative Templates.

Step 7: Now, select System.

Step 8: Then Internet Communication Management.

Step 9: Choose Internet Communication Settings.

Step 10: Double click on Turn off Windows Update device driver searching.

Step 11: Finally, click on Enabled. It will not allow Windows to search for windows updates. 

Method 4:

Update or Reinstall the Device Driver

If the previous methods fail to fix the issue for you, you can go for this simple method. In this case –

Step 1: Click Start menu.

Step 2: Type Device in the search box and the Device Manager will be shown in the search list.

Step 3: In Device Manager, expand the relevant section. Then go for the devices that need to update.

Step 4: Right click on the drive and click on Update Driver.

Step 5: Then, click on Update Driver.

To Reinstall –

Step 1: Open Device Manager.

Step 2: Next, right-click the device that needs to uninstall.

Step 3: Click on Uninstall.

Step 4: Restart the computer.

Later, the driver will be reinstalled by Windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reason behind 202?

The event ID 202 indicates the failure of the Task Scheduler. According to Microsoft, the cause is a failure of task scheduler to complete the instance of the task with the specified action.

Why am I facing Admin Event Log 202 warning?

Basically, when you have updated windows to version 1803, this occurrence happens. It is a sign that according to the Network List Manager reports there is no internet connectivity. Because the device set-up manager log contains 202 network connectivity event codes.

What is Admin event log?

In the Event Viewer, the Administrative Events log contains all of the events from the application, system, and security event logs. The logs are generated for the integration node, managed integration server, and independent integration server administration activities.

Conclusion

At this moment it is clear that this error is related to a windows update and it happens on a regular basis after booting up the computer. Hopefully, the solutions mentioned above will help to get rid of this issue. Just remember, keep installing the latest version of windows and drivers. It will help to stay away from other errors and issues.