Solved Metadata Staging Failed Problem

“Metadata Staging Failed” errors in Windows can occur for various reasons, such as corrupted system files, damaged registry entries, or incorrect system settings. Here are the steps you can take to fix this error using Regedit:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “regedit” in the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following location in the Registry Editor: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PropertySystem\PropertySchema.
4. Right-click on the PropertySchema folder and select “Permissions” from the context menu.
5. Click on the “Advanced” button and then click on the “Change” link next to “Owner” at the top of the window.
6. In the “Enter the object name to select” field, type your Windows user account name and click “Check Names.” Your user account name should appear underlined. Click “OK.”
7. Check the box next to “Replace owner on sub containers and objects” and click “OK.”
8. Back in the Permissions window, click on “Add.”
9. In the “Enter the object names to select” field, type “Everyone” and click “Check Names.” “Everyone” should appear underlined. Click “OK.”
10. Check the box next to “Full Control” under “Permissions for Everyone” and click “OK.”
11. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

After following these steps, the “Metadata Staging Failed” error should be resolved. However, please note that editing the registry can be risky and should only be attempted by advanced users. You should create a backup of your registry before making any changes.

Additional steps that you can try to fix this problem are:

• Run the Disk Cleanup utility: Click on the Start button and search for “Disk Cleanup.” Select the drive you want to clean up and click “Clean up system files.” Check the “Temporary files” option and any other files you want to delete, then click “OK” to start the cleanup process.
• Run the System File Checker: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator, type “sfc /scannow” (without quotes), and press Enter. The System File Checker will scan your system for corrupted or missing system files and replace them with the correct versions.
• Reset Windows Update components: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands in order, pressing Enter after each one: “net stop wuauserv,” “net stop cryptSvc,” “net stop bits,” “net stop msiserver.” Then, rename the “SoftwareDistribution” and “Catroot2” folders by typing the following commands: “ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old” and “ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old.” Finally, restart the services by running the following commands in order: “net start wuauserv,” “net start cryptSvc,” “net start bits,” and “net start msiserver.”
• Perform a System Restore: If the above steps do not work, you can try performing a System Restore to a previous time when the error did not occur. This will restore your system to an earlier state and may resolve the issue.

Conclusion

Metadata staging failed can be resolved through either manual troubleshooting or third-party repair tools. However, it’s essential to ensure all drivers are updated beforehand, as outdated versions could be causing further complications on your device about installation errors related to corrupt metadata stages within its system folders.