In this post, you’ll learn more about the Error SPAPI_E_BAD_SERVICE_INSTALLSECT – 0x800F0217 that is returned when working with the COM-based APIs in Win32
Win32 COM Error
SPAPI_E_BAD_SERVICE_INSTALLSECT – 0x800F0217
Win32 COM Error Error Description
A service installation section in this INF is invalid.