While updating Windows 10 or install new MS Store apps, you may face a few issues. NET HELPMSG 2182 error is one the most common error message, which indicates, “Problem with BITS Service: The requested service has already been started. More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.” You need to find the root cause of the issue and apply some troubleshooting methods to solve the issue. Some Windows services get glitched/broken while installation, which causes this type of errors.
Common Methods to troubleshoot NET HELPMSG 2182 error
You can use the Windows Update and BITS troubleshooter to resolve the issue. You can also perform an SFC scan or DISM scan to check the damaged/corrupted system files. Some of the popularly used methods are explained below:
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Press Windows key + S keyboard shortcut and search Windows Update Settings, and then open the same folder from the list.
- Navigate to the Troubleshoot tab from the left navigation pane.
- Click on the Windows Update option, and tap the Run the troubleshooter option to launch it.
Run a System File Checker Scan
You can easily fix the BITS errors and corrupted system files using System File Checker scans. For this, follow the steps given below:
- Press the Windows + X key combination.
- Select the Command Prompt (Admin) option to open the elevated Prompt window.
- Type the following command: ‘DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth’ in the Command Prompt and press Return to resolve the Windows 10 image corruption issues.
- Enter ‘sfc /scannow’ and again press Return to run the System File Checker scan.
