How to fix Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101

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This Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101 is cause mostly when using a third party anti-virus software, also having problematic 'SoftwareDistribution' folder can be the issue here.

How to fix Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101

How to fix Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101

1. Click on Search bar and type 'cmd', Right Click on 'Command Prompt' and Select 'Run as Administrator'.
2. Click on 'Yes' to proceed.
3. Type ' sc wauserv start=auto ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
4. Type ' sc config bits start=auto' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
5. Type ' sc config crypstv start=auto' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
6. Type ' sc config trustedinstaller start=auto' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
7. Type 'exit' in Command Prompt and Press Enter to close it.

Again Click on Search bar and type 'cmd', Right Click on 'Command Prompt' and Select 'Run as Administrator'.

1. Click on 'Yes' to proceed.
2. Type ' net stop cryptsvc' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
3. Type ' net stop bits' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
4. Type ' net stop msiserver ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
5. Type ' ren c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
6. Type ' ren c:\windows\system\catroot2 catroot.old ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
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8. Type ' net stop cryptsvc' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
9. Type ' net stop bits' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
10. Type ' net stop msiserver ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
11. Type 'exit' in Command Prompt and Press Enter to close it.

And the Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101 will resolved.