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Anonymous
2018-02-15T00:41:30+00:00

how do you fix windows 10 update error Oxc1900208

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-15T02:17:51+00:00

    Hi,

    The error code 0xc1900208 indicates that an incompatible app installed on your PC is blocking the update process from completing. If you have any third-party antivirus installed on your PC, we recommend that you disable it for a while because third-party antivirus can interfere with the Windows Update process.

    To fix this issue, you can download and run the **Windows Update Troubleshooter**  to automatically diagnose and resolve issues related to Windows Update. After downloading, just double-click the downloaded file to run the troubleshooter.

    If issue persists, follow the troubleshooting steps provided on this article on how to Fix Windows Update issues.

    **Note:**Don't forget to turn on the third-party antivirus installed on your PC after performing troubleshooting to keep your computer safe from viruses or malwares

    Update us with the outcome.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-15T03:50:04+00:00

    Before carrying out this procedure, disconnect from the Internet. That means turning off Wi-Fi and disconnecting from a wired connection. If you don't, Windows 10 will indicate some files are in use and cannot be modified or the command will be non-responsive. Also, you should restart your computer after disconnecting from the Internet. The easiest way to do it is to enable Airplane mode from the Action Center - Windows key + A.

    Open Start, type: CMD

    Right click CMD

    Click Run as administrator

    Type each of the following then hit Enter

    taskkill /f /fi "SERVICES eq wuauserv" (do this multiple times)

    net stop cryptSvc

    net stop bits

    net stop msiserver

    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old 

    rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

    rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download

    When complete, hit Enter, then restart, then try updating again.

    Try this additional tips to see if they work:

    Troubleshoot Windows Update Problems in Windows 10 Using These Five Tips

    https://windows10.help/blogs/entry/23-troubleshoot-windows-update-problems-in-windows-10-using-these-five-tips/

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