Event ID 131, Metadata staging failed in Windows 11/10

In this article, we will see some solutions to fix the error with Event ID 131, Metadata staging failed in Windows. You may see this error in Windows Event Viewer. Usually, this error neither causes any issues on a Windows computer nor interrupts its proper functioning. However, some users experienced crashing and freezing problems on their systems. After viewing the logs, they found the Event ID 131 error in the Event Viewer.

Event ID 131, Metadata staging failed on Windows 11/10

If you see the error with Event ID 131, Metadata staging failed on Windows, you can use the following fixes to resolve this issue.

Update Windows to the latest version
Repair your system image files
Update or reinstall your graphics card driver
Change the Internet Time Server
Change the Registry value
Disable automatic driver updates
Perform System Restore

Below, we have explained all these fixes in detail.

1] Update Windows to the latest version

Make sure that you are running the latest build of Windows OS. We suggest you check for Windows Updates manually and install the same if available.

2] Repair your system image files

Corrupted system image files can be one of the possible causes of this error. However, if the system image files are corrupted, you may also see some other symptoms on your system. But we suggest you run an SFC scan and DISM scan to ensure if any of your system image files are corrupted or not. These tools apply fixes immediately if any corruption in system image files is detected.

3] Update or reinstall your graphics card driver

If your system is crashing or freezing, there might be an issue with your graphics card driver. We suggest you update your graphics card driver. You can update it from the manufacturer’s website.

If this does not help, completely remove your graphics card driver via a third-party utility, like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU), and then reinstall it. First, download the latest version of your GPU driver from the manufacturer’s website. After that, use DDU to completely remove your GPU driver. Now, run the installer file to reinstall the GPU driver.

You can also try to reseat your graphics card and see if it helps.

4] Change the Internet Time Server

You can also try to change the Internet Time Server and see if it helps. By default, Windows computers are configured to synchronize with time.windows.com automatically. Changing this default Internet Time Server can fix this error. The steps to do this are as follows:

Open your system Settings.
Go to Time & language > Date & time.
Scroll down and click on the Additional clocks option.
Now, select the Internet Time tab.
Click Change settings.
Click on the Server drop-down and select time.nist.gov.
Click Update now.
Click OK to save the changes.
Now, click OK in the Date and Time window.

5] Change the Registry value

This fix requires modifications in the Windows Registry. Therefore, follow all the steps carefully, as incorrect modifications can make your system unstable. Before you proceed, we recommend you create a System Restore Point and backup your Registry.

Open the Registry Editor. Now, copy the following path and paste it into the address bar of the Registry Editor. After that, hit Enter.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Device Metadata

Make sure that you have selected the Device Metadata folder on the left side. Look for the DeviceMetadataServiceURL key on the right side.

If its Data shows the following URL, change it.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=252669&clcid=0x409

To change the URL, double-click on the DeviceMetadataServiceURL value and enter the following URL.

http://dmd.metaservices.microsoft.com/dms/metadata.svc

Click OK to save the changes. Close the Registry Editor and restart your system.

6] Disable automatic driver updates

By default, Windows 11/10 is configured to update drivers automatically. By disabling this feature, you can check if it is triggering this error or not. Disable automatic driver updates and see if it helps. If this does not work, you can enable it again.

7] Perform System Restore

System Restore helps fix many issues on a Windows computer by restoring the system to its previous working state. Restoring your system to the previous point in time can help fix this error.

That’s it.

What is Event ID 131?

The Event ID 131 is related to Metadata staging. It displays the “Metadata staging failed” error in the Event Viewer. This error does not cause any issues on a Windows computer. In most cases, users are only able to know about this error after opening the Event Viewer. When Windows Metadata cannot make a connection to the Internet Services (WMIS), this error occurs.

Fix A connection to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) could not be established error

To fix the A connection to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) could not be established error you may see in the Event Viewer of Windows 11/10, open Services Manager and restart the Network Connections service and see if it helps. By default this service’s Staryup type should be set to Manual and it should be started. Other than this, you can follow the other suggestions mentioned in this post.

How do I fix Windows Event Viewer?

If Windows Event Viewer is not working or if you find Event logs missing from the Event Viewer, the problem may be associated with the Windows Event Log Service. Open the Services Manager and restart the service.