Updating to Windows 11, version 25H2 always fails with error 0xc1900101

Michal Rama 40 Reputation points
2026-08-02T11:26:25.6366667+00:00

Hello,

I have an active Insider Preview for Windows 11 Home. Specifically the Release Preview version (advanced option set to Windows 11, 26H1). Windows Update currently offers me Windows 11, 25H2.

The download and installation seem fine, when restarting it also seems normal, but it takes an extremely short time and when starting Windows, Windows Update only shows the installation error 0xc1900101.

Of course I can repeat the update, but the result is the same.

ChatGPT advised me to try updating the graphics drivers and BIOS. I did both, but the result is the same again.

How exactly do I solve this problem, please?

Thank you

PS. Windows 11 Home Insider Preview, Version 26H2, OS build 26300.8935

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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  1. RATHNAKARA MAHABALA SUVARNA 0 Reputation points
    2026-08-03T09:43:51.86+00:00

    Hi ,I use microsoft surface pro x . current versopn 24h2 i am unable to install the 25h2 update since beginning of this error. manytime i factory reset as well as insubserb the review option still not corrected. now again opted for review verssion and trying to update which showing in windows update as 2622220.9022 . it failed to installed . still trying again and again download. some of the log here i atteched . please give solution . setupact 1.txt

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  2. Lucus-V 10,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-02T18:08:11.2766667+00:00

    Hi Michal Rama,

    The error code 0xc1900101 indicates that the system might have corrupt files or components.

    Please try reinstalling the current version of Windows to fix your system following this article: Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows.

    Then try the suggestions in this topic: How can I switch from Windows 11 Insider Preview to Windows 11 Standard without losing my apps and data? I already tried a repair upgrade but it failed.

    If you have further information, please feel free to let me know.

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