Fix Windows Update Error 0xC1900101 - 0x4000D (2023 Updated)
2Here's how to Fix Windows Update Error 0xC1900101 - 0x4000D.
Here are some ways to fix Windows Update Error 0xC1900101 - 0x4000D:
1. **Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:**
1. Open the Settings app by pressing `Windows`+`I`.
2. Click on "Update & Security".
3. Click on "Troubleshoot" in the left pane.
4. Under "Windows Update", click on "Run the troubleshooter".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
2. **Check for corrupted system files:**
1. Open an elevated command prompt by pressing `Windows`+`R` and typing `cmd`.
2. Type the following command and press `Enter`:
```
sfc /scannow
```
3. Wait for the scan to complete and see if any corrupted system files were found. If any were found, they will be repaired automatically.
4. **Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder:**
1. Press `Windows`+`R` and type `%windir%\SoftwareDistribution`.
2. Press `Enter`.
3. Delete all the files and folders in the SoftwareDistribution folder.
4. Restart your computer.
5. **Disable third-party antivirus software:**
1. Open your antivirus software's settings.
2. Disable real-time protection and any other features that might be interfering with Windows Update.
3. Try to install the update again.
4. Once the update is installed, you can re-enable your antivirus software's features.
6. **Perform a clean boot:**
1. Press `Windows`+`R` and type `msconfig`.
2. Press `Enter`.
3. Click on the "Services" tab.
4. Check the box next to "Hide all Microsoft services".
5. Click on "Disable all".
6. Click on "Apply" and then "OK".
7. Restart your computer.
8. Try to install the update again.
9. Once the update is installed, you can start enabling the services that you disabled.
If you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
i. There are a few things you can do to fix Windows 10 upgrade failed:
1. **Check for available updates:**
* Open the Settings app.
* Click on "Update & Security".
* Click on "Check for updates".
* If there are any updates available, install them.
2. **Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:**
* Open the Settings app.
* Click on "Update & Security".
* Click on "Troubleshoot" in the left pane.
* Under "Windows Update", click on "Run the troubleshooter".
* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
3. **Reset the Windows Update components:**
* Open an elevated command prompt.
* Type the following commands and press Enter after each command:
```
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
```
* Delete the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder:
```
cd %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
rd /s /q SoftwareDistribution
```
* Restart the Windows Update components:
```
net start wuauserv
net start cryptsvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
```
4. **Disable third-party antivirus software:**
* Open your antivirus software's settings.
* Disable real-time protection and any other features that might be interfering with Windows Update.
* Try to install the update again.
* Once the update is installed, you can re-enable your antivirus software's features.
5. **Perform a clean boot:**
* Press `Windows` \+ `R`.
* Type `msconfig` and press `Enter`.
* Click on the "Services" tab.
* Check the box next to "Hide all Microsoft services".
* Click on "Disable all".
* Click on "Apply" and then "OK".
* Restart your computer.
* Try to install the update again.
* Once the update is installed, you can start enabling the services that you disabled.
6. **Use the Media Creation Tool:**
* Download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's website.
* Run the Media Creation Tool.
* Select "Upgrade this PC now".
* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.
If you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for help.