Forum Discussion
RonLyster
Sep 26, 2021Brass Contributor
Windows 11 Update Failed, then Windows Update failed
I was just offered the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 11 in the Release Preview Channel. I gladly accepted the offer. The upgrade downloaded, then installed (seemingly 100%), and then rebooted. Wi...
- DeletedJan 17, 2022
It seems that on many computers there is this problem!
Cannot install Windows 11 - Error 0xc1900101 - Microsoft Community
Deleted
Sep 26, 2021Here the system files are corrupted and the problem is with the installation because of this probably - because of this, the migration stops.
So downloading here has nothing to do with it.
So downloading here has nothing to do with it.
RonLyster
Sep 27, 2021Brass Contributor
To my knowledge there has been no event to cause system files to become corrupt, unless the Windows 11 upgrade did the corrupting. Updates worked fine before I accepted the upgrade offer. The system (other than Windows update) works flawlessly. If I am forced to do a clean install can I do that with Windows 11 directly? I was not given installation media when I bought my computer.
- EvilJesternzJan 17, 2022Copper Contributor
RonLyster (probably a bit late, but) The standard fix for this type of windows update error, is to stop the windows update service, then go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete everything. The start the windows update service and look for updates again. Has worked more than 40 times for me on various machines.
- RonLysterJan 17, 2022Brass Contributor
EvilJesternz Not too late at all. I'm giving it a try right now. Hope it works!
UPDATE: Unfortunately, it didn't work. After doing what you suggested I repeatedly get this: "There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0xc1900101)." Darn!
Looks like I'll be with Windows 10 for awhile.
- DeletedJan 17, 2022
It seems that on many computers there is this problem!
Cannot install Windows 11 - Error 0xc1900101 - Microsoft Community
- _RBL_Sep 27, 2021Brass ContributorRandom thought but are your files encrypted if so try decrypting then running it again
- RonLysterSep 27, 2021Brass ContributorYes, I did have Bit-locker turned on. I'll try that. Thanks!