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Treaper
Copper Contributor
Jan 06, 2025

How to fix Windows Update 0xc1900101 error?

Hello, my computer running WIndows 11 Insider Preview 23H2 26016.1012 Has stopped updating every time it tries it throws out the error mentioned in the title i have tried a lot of things (Verifying Drivers, Turning off Wi-Fi Card, Updating Drivers, Manually Updating The OS Through An ISO Image, Etc, Etc), but none have worked i remember when checking some Windows Update logs, there was something about it failing in the SAFE_OS phase i don't remember where these logs were though, please tell me how to fix this issue or how to upload more information, and please do not suggest reinstalling in any form, i have tries resetting the pc while keeping the documents and it didn't work and i don't have any storage device big enough to store all my data so i want to keep this system, (Please excuse my grammar i am not a native english speaker).

Computer Model: MSI GF63 Thin 11UC

CPU: Intel i5-11400H @ 2.70GHz

GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop

RAM: 2x8GB Dual Channel SO-DDIM DDR4-3200

  • AndyPT's avatar
    AndyPT
    Copper Contributor

    Please see this from some time ago on the same issue. Some of the answers may help you:
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-failed-to-install-the-following-update/d46e1b63-b8fc-46bc-8561-c2a6180af4c5

  • aevle's avatar
    aevle
    Copper Contributor

    If you run the "D!SM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" does it stop at 4.5%? please replace "!" with i, the tech community doesnt allow me to write the command :-D

    I know "SFC /scannow" doesnt work the most of the time... but can you try this and see if throws any errors?

    • Treaper's avatar
      Treaper
      Copper Contributor

      DSM works fine and does not stop at 4% and sfc throws some errors but that is propably related to driver certificates being expired.

  • Bonniewest's avatar
    Bonniewest
    Iron Contributor

    Since you’re on Insider Preview, ensure that any software or hardware conflicts are ruled out. Sometimes, certain drivers or software might not play nicely with the new build. If you added any new hardware recently, consider checking compatibility.

    • Treaper's avatar
      Treaper
      Copper Contributor

      I have used the same laptop since 2021 without changing any internal components, in device manager nothing has a yellow triangle.

  • UtahMountain's avatar
    UtahMountain
    Iron Contributor

    Since you've already verified some drivers, make sure you check for any conflicting drivers again, especially ones related to your graphics and network adapters. Go to Device Manager (right-click Start and select it) and look for any items with a yellow triangle. Right-click those and select Update driver.

    • Treaper's avatar
      Treaper
      Copper Contributor

      I do not have any drivers with a yellow triangle.

  • MaineLobster's avatar
    MaineLobster
    Iron Contributor

    Make sure you've fully updated your graphics drivers through the NVIDIA website directly. Sometimes using a tool like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to cleanly remove old drivers can help before reinstalling the latest drivers.

    • Treaper's avatar
      Treaper
      Copper Contributor

      I have tried doing that, and it didn't work.

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