Fix 0xc1900101 Error While Updating Windows 10

Usually, the 0xc1900101 error code does not pops up alone. There are several versions of this error code. Here are some of the most common error codes that show up with the 0xc1900101 Windows 10 error:

  • 0xC1900101 0x2000c
  • 0xC1900101 0x20004
  • 0xC1900101 0x20017
  • 0xC1900101 0x30018
  • 0xC1900101 0x3000D
  • 0xC1900101 0x4000D
  • 0xC1900101 0x40017

The most frequent of the above-mentioned error codes that show up while updating Windows 10 are 0xC1900101 0x200170xC1900101 0x30018 and 0xC1900101 0x40017.

How To Fix 0xC1900101 Windows 10 Error:

There are several ways to go in order to fix 0xC1900101 errors showing up, then carrying out Windows 10 update. The method that works the most is updating drivers. Let us check out the methods, one at a time. Begin with the first method to fix the issue, then proceed so on.

#1 – Update Device Drivers

The major reason that leads to errors like 0xC1900101 0x300180xC1900101 0x20017, etc. is outdated or corrupt device drivers. The graphics, network, audio, and motherboard drivers are to be checked first while updating drivers. It’s a simple process and can be carried out by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Open Device Manager on your PC. For this, press Windows + X keys on your keyboard. From the menu that appears, click on the Device Manager option.

Step 2: In Device Manager, now you need to update device drivers. You can begin by updating the graphics driver first, then network, audio, and motherboard drivers. To update drivers, expand the respective category, then right click on the device driver. From the right-click menu, select the Update Driver option.

Step 3: A new window will appear that will ask you how you want to search for the driver. Here, select the Search automatically for updated driver software option. The tool will begin looking for a new version of the driver and install it if found.

Step 4: Repeat the same for network, audio, and motherboard drivers. Once the drivers are updated, restart your PC then try to update Windows.

Still getting the same 0xC1900101 error? Follow the same steps and update the rest of the drivers as well, and then try to update Windows.

If this doesn’t solve the problem, try the next method.

#2 – Uninstall Third-party Antivirus or Antimalware Software

Many users have reported that removing Antivirus and Antimalware software from their PC did the work for them. So, if you are unable to update Windows 10 and getting 0xC1900101 0x200170xC1900101 0x30018, or any such error, then carry out this process.

No, you do not have to remove your Antivirus or Antimalware indefinitely. Just uninstall them, then try to update Windows 10. If you are successful, then reinstall them to protect your computer.

In case, you are not able to fix the issue by removing this software, just keep them uninstalled till you solve the problem. You can always reinstall them later on.

#4 – Check For Space On Your PC

Before you try to update your PC, you should make sure that there is enough free space on your hard drive, especially the C Drive, where Windows is usually installed. Ideally, the free space that should be available in your PC’s C drive is around 20 GB. If you have less space on your PC, you will probably get the 0xC1900101 Windows 10 error.

 

If you do not have that much space free on your PC, you can always clear up some space. There are always junk files and unnecessary files on Windows that build up and occupy space. For this, you can use delete temp files to clear space on windows 10 instantly.

#5 – Remove Extra RAM/Network Card To Fix 0xC1900101 0x20017, 0xC1900101 0x40017, or Similar Errors

If you are specifically getting the 0XC190010 0x20017 error while updating Windows 10, then there are chances the extra RAM on your PC is causing it. So, if you have an extra RAM installed on your PC, you might want to remove it and proceed with the update.

Additionally, you can also try to remove your Ethernet Network Card if you can.

After removing these hardware, try to update Windows 10 and see if you still get the same error.

Note: If you do not know how to remove extra RAM or Ethernet Network Card, you can totally skip this step. Or, you can also take help from a geek friend of yours who knows about this to remove extra RAM and Network Card from PC. Also, if you use Laptop, you should be able to remove the extra RAM from it, but the latter one isn’t a viable option.

#6 – Do A SFC Scan

The 0XC190010 error on Windows 10 could occur while updating Windows if your System Files are broken or have some issues. An SFC Scan ensures that all system files are scanned for errors and fixed thereafter. To run a SFC scan, carry out the following steps:

Step 1: On your keyboard, press the Windows + X keys simultaneously. From the Win+X menu that opens, click on the Command Prompt (Admin) option to run Command Prompt in Admin mode.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type the below-given command, then press Enter button:

The SFC scan could take a while to complete, which can be around 15 minutes. So, do not interrupt the scan while it’s running. Once the scan is complete, simply restart your PC. After the restart, try to update Windows 10. If you are getting the 0XC190010 error, try the next method.

 

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