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Copper Contributor

Oct 01, 2021

Solved

0x1900204 in attempting to update to Windows 11 no matter what I try

"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: (0xc1900204" Surface...

TheHerbertSomersal
Oct 06, 2021
SacrifusionValid point about Windows 10.Good for another 4 years I believe.
I discovered why mine wouldn't install. The SSD has 2 partitions - one for Windows and the other for Data. Looking at the Registry I saw that the Data partition (D:\ProgramFilesDir) was set as default installation directory. Changed the relevant entries back to C:\ProgramFilesDir, and Bingo! Now in possession of Windows 11 in all its dubious glory!

TheHerbertSomersal

Copper Contributor

Oct 06, 2021

SacrifusionValid point about Windows 10.Good for another 4 years I believe.

I discovered why mine wouldn't install. The SSD has 2 partitions - one for Windows and the other for Data. Looking at the Registry I saw that the Data partition (D:\ProgramFilesDir) was set as default installation directory. Changed the relevant entries back to C:\ProgramFilesDir, and Bingo! Now in possession of Windows 11 in all its dubious glory!

Sacrifusion

Copper Contributor

Oct 06, 2021

Ah, I'm sure that's my problem too. I've got my data on my micro SD for D:\ProgramFiles.
Shame no experts chimed in to point this out too us sooner.
Thanks for your legwork!

TheHerbertSomersal
Copper Contributor
Oct 06, 2021
Sacrifusion
Can't find the site where I found the answer, but this one ( https://gearupwindows.com/how-to-change-the-installation-path-from-c-to-another-drive-in-windows-11/ ) gives you similar information, should you want to pursue the issue. Don't forget to change it back when installed, and BACKUP the registry before you start!