The Windows Update Error 0xc1900104 means that either the installation process of the update process did not complete within the stipulated time (MOSETUP_E_PROCESS_TIMEOUT) or the reserved/recovery drive of your system is running out of space. The issue may also be caused by the bug in the Conexant audio device driver.
The issue arises when the 20H2 update fails to install at a certain percentage level (mainly around 61%) with the error 0xc1900104.
The update error 0xc1900104 can chiefly be caused by the following:
- Outdated System’s BIOS: If your system’s BIOS is missing the latest security patches or bugs fixes, it may become incompatible with the latest Windows update you are trying to install, leading to the error 0xc1900104.
- Incompatible Conexant Device or its Driver: If your OEM has not updated its driver of the Conexant audio driver, then your system might fail to install the update in question.
Before moving on, make sure there is no other update (except the 20H2) pending to install. Also, check if the system drivers are updated to their respective builds.
Update the PC’s BIOS to the Latest Built
You may fail to install the feature update of 20H2 with the error 0xc1900104 if the BIOS of your system is outdated as it may become incompatible with the upcoming update.
Warning: Move forward at your own risk as updating your system’s BIOS is a risky process (if not done properly or a power failure occurs during the update process).
- Update the PC’s BIOS as per your system’s manufacturer:
- Dell
- HP
- Lenovo
- MSI
- Gateway
- Once the system’s BIOS is updated to the latest built, check if you can update your PC’s Windows to 20H2.
Disable the Conexant Device and Delete its Driver in the Device Manager
You may not be able to install the feature update of 20H2 on your system with the error 0xc1900104 if you are using a Conexant audio device as its driver has a reported bug to stop the update progress in the process. In this context, disabling the Conexant audio device and deleting its driver in the Device Manager may solve the problem.
- Right-click Windows and select Device Manager.
- Then expand Sound, Video, and Game Controllers and right-click on the Conexant audio device.
- Now select Disable Device and then confirm to disable the Conexant audio device.
Disable Conexant Device in Sound, Video, and Game Controllers of the Device Manager - Again, right-click on the Conexant audio device and select Uninstall.
- Then select the checkbox of Delete the Driver Software of This Device and near the bottom of the window, click on Uninstall (or OK).
Delete the Driver Software for This Device of the Conexant Smart Audio - Now follow the prompts to uninstall the Conexant driver and then repeat the same to Conexant Audio Devices under Audio Inputs and Outputs (if present) in the Device Manager.
Disable Conexant Device in Audio Inputs and Outputs of the Device Manager - Then restart your PC and upon restart, check if you can install the feature update of Windows 10 version 20H2.
Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Your PC’s Windows
If nothing has worked for you, then to get rid of the error 0xc1900104, you may have to perform an in-place upgrade of your PC’s Windows. Before proceeding, make sure to create a system restore point and back up the essential system files.
- Launch a web browser and steer to Microsoft’s Windows 10 page.
- Now download the latest update assistant by clicking the Update Now button and once downloaded, launch it as administrator.
Download Windows 10 Update Assistant - Then follow the prompts to update the PC’s Windows.
- If the update assistant fails, then again steer to Microsoft’s Windows 10 page and click on Download Tool Now (you may have to scroll a bit to find it).
Download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft Website - Once the download is complete, launch the downloaded setup file as administrator, and in the window shown, select Upgrade This PC Now.
Launch the Media Creation Tool as Administrator - Then follow the prompts to upgrade but during the upgrade process, make sure to select (when asked) Keep Windows Settings, Personal Files, and Apps.
Select Upgrade This PC Now - Once the upgrade process is complete, hopefully, the Windows of your PC is updated.
Keep Windows Settings, Personal Files, and Apps
If the upgrade process fails, then try the following steps
- Launch the file downloaded at step 4 as administrator, follow the above instructions, and once you are on the Install screen (where you have to click on the Install button), open the Task Manager (without closing the upgrade wizard).
Open the Task Manager When on the Install Screen of the Upgrade Wizard - Then disable the Conexant device in the Task Manager and delete its drivers (as discussed in the above solution).
- Now switch to the upgrade window and click on Install.
- Then follow the prompts to complete the upgrade process and once completed, hopefully, the Windows of your PC would be updated.
If that did not work, then you may have to create a bootable USB and perform the upgrade through that USB to solve the error 0xc1900104.
If the Upgrade process fails, then you check if increasing the size of the recovery or reserved partition of your system solves the problem. If that did not do the trick, then you may have to reset your PC’s Windows and then upgrade. If the issue persists, then you may have to perform the clean installation of Windows 10.
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Did you encounter Update Error 0xc1900104 while trying to update your Windows 10 PC? If so, then this post will assist you in resolving your problem. Here we will explain how to fix Windows Update Error 0xc1900104 in Windows 10.
This problem often appears due to reasons like missing system files or corrupted Windows update components. With this error code, you may see the following error message on the Windows Update page – 0XC1900104 – MOSETUP_E_PROCESS_TIMEOUT – The installation process did not complete within the required time limit. In addition to these, some Windows services seem to have stopped working. Listed below are a few workarounds you can try to resolve the problem you are facing.
What Causes Windows Update Error 0xc1900104?
There are a number of factors that can cause the update error 0xc1900104, but the following are the most common:
- You may see this error if your BIOS does not have the latest security updates or bug fixes. If you try to install the latest Windows update, this may become incompatible, resulting in error 0xc190014
- Your system may not install the update if your OEM hasn’t updated the Conexant audio driver.
These workarounds will help you fix Windows Update Error 0xc1900104 on your Windows 10 computer. Before proceeding, check to see if any other updates need to be installed. Also, make sure the system drivers have been updated.
- Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Use the DISM tool
- Reset the Windows Update Component
- Reset your PC
1] Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
Windows Update troubleshooter is a built-in tool that allows you to diagnose and fix Windows Update-related bugs automatically. So let’s see, how to execute troubleshooting using these discussed steps –
- Open Windows Settings, and Press Win + I altogether.
- Move down, Choose Update & Security.
- Navigate to the right pane, and click on the Additional troubleshooters link.
- Now expand the Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
This method works in many Windows Update Errors but if it has not worked then follow the next Workaround.
2] Run the DISM tool
DISM stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management and is a command-line-based tool that allows you to repair Windows Update components. For more details on how to execute the DISM tool, Here are the steps –
- Press Win + R together to open the Run command box.
- Type “cmd” in the Run window then press “Ctrl+Shift+Enter” together.
- Hit Yes, when the User Account Control window appears.
- Now you are on an Administrator Command Prompt.
- Type the given command line to repair the windows update components-
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- After hitting “Enter” wait for some time and let it be done completely. Once done, it will show you “The operation completed successfully”.
- Now, close the command prompt.
Restart your PC and check whether this Windows Update error 0xc1900104 has been fixed or still persisting.
3] Reset the Windows Update Components
At times, Windows Update Error 0xc1900104 may occur when any of the windows services is stopped somehow. So in order to fix this issue, you can reset the Windows Update Components using by running a few commands in the Command Prompt.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Stop the update-related services so that it doesn’t corrupt the operating system. Make sure to press the Enter key after each command –
net stop bits net stop wuauserv net stop appidsvc net stop cryptsvc
- Run the below code next to delete all user profiles –
Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat”
- Reach out to the System32 folder by running this code –
cd /d %windir%\system32
- After entering the System32 folder, re-register all DLL files by running the codes below –
regsvr32.exe atl.dll regsvr32.exe urlmon.dll regsvr32.exe mshtml.dll regsvr32.exe shdocvw.dll regsvr32.exe browseui.dll regsvr32.exe jscript.dll regsvr32.exe vbscript.dll regsvr32.exe scrrun.dll regsvr32.exe msxml.dll regsvr32.exe msxml3.dll regsvr32.exe msxml6.dll regsvr32.exe actxprxy.dll regsvr32.exe softpub.dll regsvr32.exe wintrust.dll regsvr32.exe dssenh.dll regsvr32.exe rsaenh.dll regsvr32.exe gpkcsp.dll regsvr32.exe sccbase.dll regsvr32.exe slbcsp.dll regsvr32.exe cryptdlg.dll regsvr32.exe oleaut32.dll regsvr32.exe ole32.dll regsvr32.exe shell32.dll regsvr32.exe initpki.dll regsvr32.exe wuapi.dll regsvr32.exe wuaueng.dll regsvr32.exe wuaueng1.dll regsvr32.exe wucltui.dll regsvr32.exe wups.dll regsvr32.exe wups2.dll regsvr32.exe wuweb.dll regsvr32.exe qmgr.dll regsvr32.exe qmgrprxy.dll regsvr32.exe wucltux.dll regsvr32.exe muweb.dll regsvr32.exe wuwebv.dll
- Rest the network and Proxy by running the codes below –
netsh winsock reset netsh winhttp reset proxy
- Restart the services that you had stopped earlier –
net start bits net start wuauserv net start appidsvc net start cryptsvc
After completing the whole process, Restart your Windows 10 PC and try to update your PC again. This workaround will definitely fix this Windows Update error 0xc1900104 but if it persists go through the next workaround.
4] Reset This PC to fix Error 0xc1900104
If none of the above workarounds work for this persisting Windows Update Error 0xc1900104 then we have to move through the “Reset This PC” feature that is easily available on all windows PC. Resetting the Windows OS will bring it back to its earlier state where no buggy components will have available. Here is how to do this –
Note – Before you start, make sure you have created a backup of your important Windows files.
- Press Window + I to open the Windows Settings app.
- Click on Update & Security > Recovery.
- On the right, click on Get started button under Reset this PC.
When the reset process will be completed, try to update your PC again.
That’s it. I hope it helped you fix the Update Error Code 0xc1900104.
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Many Windows users have complained about an error they’ve encountered while attempting to update their operating system. The error message they’re all reporting, bears the error code 0xc1900104, on the Windows Update page.
Windows Update error 0xc1900104 indicates one of two things, either the recovered/reserved drive of your computer is running out or is out of space or the installation process of the particular update failed to complete within a set time (MOSETUP_E_PROCESS_TIMEOUT). There’s also a bug within the Conexant audio device driver that’s a known culprit for this error.
The error (0xc1900104) usually appears when a 20H2 update fails to complete at a specific percentage point (usually around the 60% mark).
With that said, before we go into the potential fixes, let’s dive a little deeper, into the possible causes of this error.
What Causes Windows Update Error 0xc1900104?
Update error 0xc1900104 is known to occur due to a plethora of reasons. The most common are outlined below:
- Low Disk Space: A very common cause for error 0xc1900104 is a lack of available hard disk space. In order to install a feature update, at least 16 MB of free space is required, so if you’re running low on free space, maybe it’s time you did something about it.
- Incompatible Conexant Device Driver: If your system came with a Conexant audio device, it’s possible the driver used to support it is outdated. In situations like this, it can cause the Windows Update component to halt during installation(s).
- BIOS is Outdated: It’s possible the update process is failing due to an outdated BIOS version. It’s possible you can rectify this issue by flashing your motherboard.
When we look further at low disk space being a possible cause for error 0xc1900104, we find that this can also be the result of a small system partition size.
The partition your operating system is installed on, must be no less than 20GB in size. If you were to install a fresh copy of Windows 10, for example, on a partition of that size, it would take up all available space.
Another common, yet possible cause, could be a corrupted update folder. All Windows Updates are downloaded to a folder named SoftwareDistribution before they are installed to the system. If this folder becomes corrupt, it can inadvertently corrupt future updates.
Anyway, below we will explore possible solutions for fixing error 0xc1900104.
How to Fix It
So, before exploring any of the solutions below, the first thing you’ll want to ensure, is that you do not have any pending updates, besides the one that continuously fails.
If everything appears to be fine, only then do I suggest you attempt the many solutions outlined below.
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Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows Update Troubleshooter is a built-in Windows tool, designed to identify and fix common causes of Windows Update issues on your system. It’s relatively simple to use, though it is very limited, so I’d suggest you kept your expectations in check.
Despite that, it’s still worth a try. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to use this tool, from my post on fixing error 0x800f0845.
Remove Conexant Driver
One possible cause of error 0xc1900104 is a corrupted or outdated Conexant driver. However, there is a workaround.
For those of you that fall into this category, of having a Conexant audio device, what you’ll want to do, is disable and uninstall it. To do that, follow the instructions below:
1. Boot into your system as an admin.
2. Then press + R, type devmgmt.msc and click on OK.
3. This will bring up Device Manager, from here, click on the > icon next to Sound, video and game controllers, then right click on the Conexant audio device and click on Uninstall device.
Note: Once complete, follow step 3 to remove the Conexant Audio Device(s) under Audio Inputs and Outputs (if listed) within Device Manager.
4. Lastly, restart your system, then retry Windows Update.
Update BIOS
As previously noted, it’s possible the Windows Update is failing due to an outdated BIOS. To rectify this possible cause, you should consider an update.
WARNING: The BIOS is an extremely sensitive area of the system. In the event that a BIOS update fails, it could render your system completely inoperable.
In order to update your BIOS, you will need to know what motherboard you have. If you have a branded machine. Then you should be able to find the most recent BIOS update on the official website of your computer.
Otherwise, you will need to visit the motherboard manufacturer’s website, to download the BIOS from there.
I suggest you consult the manual of your motherboard, for further instructions on how to do this properly, and safely.
Manual Update
If all the solutions, up to this point, have failed to fix the error 0xc1900104, then you may want to try a manual installation of the feature update. To do this, you will need to visit Microsoft’s official Windows installation page, and download the most recent major update from there.
You can find step-by-step instructions on how to properly do this, from my post on fixing error 0xc190012e.
Increase Partition Size
One possible cause of error 0xc1900104 is low disk space, which could be resolved by increasing the partition size of your disk.
Note: This solution depends on whether or not you have unallocated space on your disk.
Windows Update requires only a small amount of hard disk space, to complete an update, although this can vary.
Anyway, to increase the partition size of your hard drive, simply do the following:
1. Boot into your system as a full administrator.
2. Then press + R, type diskmgmt.msc and click on OK.
3. This will bring up Disk Management, from here, you’ll need to verify whether or not if you any unallocated space. If you do, then right-click on your primary C: drive, then select Extend volume.
4. This will bring up an Extend Volume applet, from here, select the disk that contains unallocated space, and then click on Next.
Note: Make sure the maximum amount of space in MB is selected.
5. If done correctly, the process should be completed.
Note: that Disk Management tool does have its limitations, so you may find that you’re unable to extend the volume of your drive. In situations like this, it’s best to use third-party software.
6. Once you’ve successfully increased the size of your disk, you can now try running Windows Update again.
Reset Windows Update
Another possible cause of Windows Update error 0xc1900104 is the corruption of one or more services belonging to the Windows Update component. In situations like this, it has been found possible to resolve the situation be restarting and/or resetting all Windows Update services.
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Windows 10 users often encounter Windows Update errors, such as 0xc1900104. This error usually occurs due to a corrupted system file. However, there are several methods you can use to resolve this issue. For example, you can use the Disk Cleanup utility to delete temporary files and free up disk space. You can also reset the Windows Update component to make it work properly again. Here we show you how to do both.
What causes the Windows 10 Update Error 0xc1900104?
Windows 10 is one of the most popular operating systems out there. However, it does come with some annoying issues. One such issue is the inability to install updates. This problem occurs because the OS does not recognize the installation package file. In fact, it causes several errors like 0xc190010, 0x80073712, 0xC00CE0A1, etc. These errors occur due to corrupted files or damaged registry entries.
If you want to know how to fix this error, keep reading. You’ll learn about the possible reasons behind the error, what steps to take, and how to resolve the issue.
The following steps will help you solve the issue related to Windows 10 update error 0xc1900104.
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How to Fix Update Error 0xc1900104 in Windows 10?
Windows 10 is one of the most popular operating systems in the world. Millions of people use it every day. However, there is always some problem with it. One of those problems is related to updating. If you update your computer, you might face a number of errors. Some of them are very annoying while others can actually cause harm to your device.
What Is This Error?
This error occurs because of missing system files or corrupted data. When you try to install updates on your PC, you might see this error. Sometimes, you might even see multiple errors like this. These errors occur because either you don’t have enough space on your hard disk or your hard disk is damaged. Either way, you won’t be able to successfully install the latest updates. So, you must make sure that you have sufficient free space on your hard disk. Also, you must check whether your hard disk is working fine or not. If it isn’t, you must replace it immediately.
Why Does This Happen?
There could be several reasons behind this issue. First of all, you might have installed too many programs on your computer. As a result, you might run out of memory. Therefore, you cannot store the required information. Another reason is that you might have deleted important documents. This is another common reason behind this error. If you delete something accidentally, you might lose important data. Thus, you must backup everything on your PC regularly.
How To Fix This Error?
If you still haven’t fixed this error, you must follow the given instructions carefully. Otherwise, you might damage your PC further. You should know that fixing this error requires a lot of patience. Hence, you must take things slowly. Here are the simple steps that you can follow to fix this issue.
Fix 2 – Turn off the Conexant audio device and get rid of the Conexant driver.
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Microsoft Windows 10 version 1903 is one of the most awaited operating system release by Microsoft. But it seems like there are some bugs in the latest OS update. One such bug occurs when we try to install the Windows 10 build 18362.1503. As soon as we start installing the update, we get error code 0xc1900104. If you are facing same issue, don’t worry because we have come up with simple solution to fix this issue. You just need to follow few easy steps mentioned here.
Step 1: First of all, make sure that your computer is running well. Make sure that your device is connected to internet properly. Also, ensure that your antivirus software is updated.
Step 2: Now open “Windows Update”. Then select Change settings manually.
Step 3: Select Downloaded updates tab. From here, check whether you have installed the latest Windows 10 update. If yes, then uninstall it. Otherwise, wait till the next day.
Open Command Prompt window.
Step 5: Type the command “wusa /uninstall /kb {KB number}” where KB stands for kilobyte. Replace “{KB number}” with the actual KB number. For example, if you have installed the build 18362.1502, then replace “{KB number}” with 1502.
Step 6: Press Enter key. Wait for a couple of minutes and restart your system. After that, run Windows Update again.
In the Device Manager, turn off the Conexant Device and delete its driver.
The latest version of Windows 10, version 20H1, is still being rolled out. However, there are some issues related to the installation process. One such problem is the inability to install the Windows 10 version 20 H1 due to the presence of the Conexant Audio Driver. This driver causes problems during the installation process. In fact, it prevents the installation of the operating system. So, what do we suggest? We suggest disabling the Conexant audio device and deleting its driver from the Device Manager.
Do an In-Place Upgrade of Windows on Your PC.
The 0xc1900104 error occurs when there are problems with the installation of the Microsoft.NET Framework 4.7.2. This issue can occur during the installation of the.NET Framework 4.6.1 or earlier versions. You must perform an in-place upgrade to resolve this problem.
Make sure to create a backup prior to performing any changes. If the upgrade process fails you should disable the CONEXANT device driver. If the upgrade process still fails you may have to create a system restore point. If the upgrade process failed, you may need to increase the size of your recovery partition. If the upgrade process did not work, you may need to perform a clean install.
If the upgrade process still does not work you may have to perform an in-place Windows upgrade.
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Does my operating system really need to be updated?
Yes! For programs like Word or Photoshop to work on your computer, it needs an operating system, or OS. If you don’t keep your OS up-to-date, your computer will stop working right.
How often should I look for new information?
At least once a week, you should look for changes. If you use an automatic update system like Microsoft Update, you should check for updates every day or two.
You may see the Error 0xc1900104 while installing the Windows 10 feature update. The error simply means that the update process gets stuck or won’t complete within the required time (MOSETUP_E_PROCESS_TIMEOUT).
Well, there are also chances that the reserved or the recovery drive of your system is running out of space. And as a result, the 20H2 update gets failed or stuck during installation at a certain percentage like 61% or 99% and display the error message on the screen.
The Windows 10 Update Error 0xc1900104 is very irritating and after investigating we find out the main reason responsible for the update hangs with error 20h2 error 0xc1900104 is the installed Conexant driver.
So, before heading towards the fixes it is important to understand the common culprits that trigger the error.
- Low on space – Another most possible reason responsible for Windows Update Error is low disk space. Installing the feature update requires at least 16 MB, so if you are running out of space then free up disk space to install the update without error.
- System’s BIOS is Outdated: If your system BIOS is missing due to bug fixes or the latest security patches, your Windows update becomes incompatible while installing the latest version and you may encounter error code 0xc1900104 on your Windows 10 system.
- Incompatible Conexant Device or its Driver: If your OEM and your Conexant audio driver are out of date, then your system cannot install any new updates and you will face error 0xc1900104 on your Windows 10 PC.
So, before jumping into troubleshooting methods, check whether you don’t have other updates pending to install rather than 20H2. And also make sure to check the system drivers are updated or not.
If you find that everything is fine, continue with the troubleshooting methods one by one until you resolve the Windows update error 0xc1900104.
How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0xc1900104?
Fix 1 – Run Windows Update Troubleshoot
Here it is suggested to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. It is a Windows pre-built tool that deals with the bugs or glitches that causes the update to fail and solve the update related problems.
Follow below instructed to run Windows Update Troubleshooter:
- Click on the Windows icon and then click on the setting option.
- Now, click on the Update & Security option.
- From the right side of the menu, click on the Troubleshoot option
- After that, click on the Additional troubleshooter option.
- Now, from the list, select the Windows Store Application option.
- Click on the Run troubleshooter option.
After completing the process troubleshooter tool will scan your problem and fix it. Once the process gets finished close the Windows troubleshooter application.
Now, try to update Windows 10 once again and see the problem gets fixed or not.
Fix 2 – Disable Conexant Audio Device & Delete Conexant Driver
As already confirmed on the Microsoft official community that the Conexant drivers might cause the update to the stuck and unable to install the 20H2 update on your Windows 10 PC.
So, if you are using the Conexant audio device then disable the Conexant Audio device, uninstall Conexant drivers from the device managed might work for you to get past the error.
Follow the instructions to do so:
- Press Windows + R keys and in the Run box that appears type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter
- Now in device manager, expand the option Sound, Video, and Game Controllers and then right-click on Conexant audio device option.
- Choose Disable Device and confirm for disabling the Conexant audio device.
- Then on the Conexant audio device right click and choose Uninstall.
- Click the checkbox next to Delete the Driver Software of This Device and click on OK
- Then follow the onscreen instructions for uninstalling the Conexant driver
- Now repeat the process for removing Conexant Audio Devices under Audio Inputs and Outputs (if available) in the Device Manager.
- Now choose to Restart your PC option
Once your PC reboots try installing the Windows 10 20H2 feature update and if you still see the error 0xc1900104 then follow the next possible solutions.
Fix 3 – Increase System Partition Size
The main reason behind the error is the low system partition size. The latest Windows update requires 16 – 32 MB of System space and if your system space is low on space then increase it.
Running the Disk Management tool helps you reduce the volume of other partitions on your disk and add space to your system partition. Sometimes your C: drive becomes very small, you have to extend the partition.
If you have unallocated space next to partition C: then you can increase it. To increase the partition space, use any partition management software. Sometimes Windows 10 system tools can’t do it. But you can shrink the system partition size of C: driver and build a new partition. here are the easy steps to do so:
- First, click on Windows + R key together to open the Run dialogue box.
- After that in the text box type diskmgmt.msc, and then click on Enter button to open the Disk Management.
- Now, Right-click on the C drive and select the Shrink Volume option.
- On the other screen, You can set the shrinking size.
- After that, drive C will shrink and a new unallocated disk space
- You can also create a new partition on unallocated disk space. You just need to right-click on the New simple volume and select it.
- Here you have to select the size for your partition and then hit on the Next button to finish the process.
If increasing the system space won’t work for you to fix error 0xc1900104 when installing the 20H2 update then follow the next possible fix.
Fix 4 – Rename SoftwareDistribution folder
Changing the name of the SoftwareDistribution folder can fix this problem for sure. Follow the below-given instruction to change the name of the SoftwareDistribution folder:
- Press Win + R keys together to open the run command
- In the text box type cmd and hit the Enter button.
- Now, open CMD as an administrator.
- There are 3-step processes in the 1st step you have to freeze some of the services. For that, you have to type the below-given commands and press Enter after each command.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
- After that, execute the below-given command to change the name of the existing folder. With the help of this command, you can rename the folder in place of the old one.
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
- Once you have edited the name of the folder, you will have to resume those stalled services. To do so, execute these 4 commands in the terminal.
- After doing so, now execute the below-given command:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
Once all the commands have been run on your computer, close the Windows command prompt.
After that, Restart your PC and check for updates again after restarting your computer.
Fix 5 – Use Media Creation Tool
After trying all the above solutions, still, the update failed to install then install the update manually using the Media Creation Tool (MCT) that will help you update Windows 10 easily. To do so, follow the instructions given below:
- First, Open the official Microsoft Software Download page.
- Now, scroll down and hit the “Download tool now“.
- Select a location where you want to save your downloaded file.
- Hit the Save button to save the file/package.
- Now, open the downloaded file in the File Explorer window.
- After that, double click on the “MediaCreationTool2004“ and then click on Accept button
- Here click on the radio button next to Upgrade this PC now and update your PC.
- Now click on the Button Next to start the upgrading process.
After completing the process reboot your PC, and it is estimated the Windows 10 update error is resolved.
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Conclusion:
This is all about Windows 10 update error 0xc1900104, here I did my best to provide you with the most effective solutions to overcome the error on your Windows 10 PC.
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