Forum Discussion

RonLyster's avatar
RonLyster
Brass Contributor
Sep 26, 2021

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...
Deleted's avatar
Deleted
Here 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.
RonLyster's avatar
RonLyster
Brass Contributor
Sep 27, 2021
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.
  • _RBL_'s avatar
    _RBL_
    Brass Contributor
    Sep 27, 2021
    Random thought but are your files encrypted if so try decrypting then running it again
    • RonLyster's avatar
      RonLyster
      Brass Contributor
      Sep 27, 2021
      Yes, I did have Bit-locker turned on. I'll try that. Thanks!
  • EvilJesternz's avatar
    EvilJesternz
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 17, 2022

    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.

    • RonLyster's avatar
      RonLyster
      Brass Contributor
      Jan 17, 2022

      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.

       

Resources