Code  80041013 - Provider not found

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Troubleshooting Code 80041013 - Provider not found

Introduction to Code 80041013

Error code, 80041013 occurs when you execute a VBScript connecting to WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation).  It means that COM cannot locate a provider referenced in the schema.  A wild guess, crucial DLLs have been accidentally de-registered from your machine.

The Symptoms you get

The script does not manipulate the WMI object as you had hoped, instead you get a Windows Script Host error message.

The Cause of Code 80041013

Error Code 80041013 means that COM cannot locate a provider referenced in the schema. In practical terms, the most likely reason for this message is that the files used by WMI have been deleted or become corrupt.

The Solutions

You need to re-register all the .DLL and .EXE files needed for WMI.

From the CMD prompt, navigate to the %windir%\System32\Wbem directory.
Type the following at the command prompt and then press ENTER:

for %i in (*.dll) do RegSvr32 –s %i

After the .DLLs have been re-registered you will then need to re-register any .EXE files found in the Wbem folder, except for Mofcomp.exe and Wmic.exe. For example, to re-register the executable file Scrcons.exe type the following from the command prompt:
regsvr32 –s scrcons.exe.

Note: Jocelyn Croteau says that regsvr32 -s works better with a capital -S.  However, I can find no documentation on this point.  What the -s means is: be silent, do not display a message box.

Example of Error Code 80041013 Script

No examples at present.

Seven General Troubleshooting Strategies for 800 Errors

1. Golden Rule - Break your script into sections

2. Play the numbers game

3. Try a Walk-Through

4. If you are still stuck try a parallel approach

5. Change of Scenery

6. Avoid 'Over-think'

7. Find a Sounding Board

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Do you need extra help?

For interpreting the WSH messages check Diagnose 800 errors.

For general advice try my 7 Troubleshooting techniques

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