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Failed to Determine Source Edition Type: 5 Ways to Fix It
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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When trying to install aWindows update, some users receive the error message,Failed to determine source edition type.
This error is especially seen when trying to upgrade Windows 10 to 21H2. It indicates that the upgrade process fails to identify the edition type of the current version of Windows.
Why do I see failed to determine the source edition type error?
Some of the reasons why you may encounter theFailed to determine source edition typeerror as you try to install Windows update are:
How do I fix the failed to determine source edition type error?
Before you move on to the main troubleshooting methods below, you may want to try the following:
If the above methods fail to fix the Windows update error, we have a quick rundown of some of the best solutions.
1. Reset Windows update components
Once the commands have been executed successfully, theWindows updated filesare fixed. Now, exit Command Prompt, restart your PC, and check if the Windows update error is gone.
2. Pause Windows updates
Once you havepaused the Windows updates, close the Settings app, and restart your PC.
Now, check if you can now install the Windows update without seeing thefailed to determine source edition typeerror.
3. Change the Time and Language settings
Now that you have successfully changed thetime and language settings, you should not encounter the Windows update error anymore.
4. Manually delete your Windows Update files
Now, close File Explorer, restart your PC, try installing the Windows update, and check if you still encounter the error.
5. Modify the registry settings
Besides you must also check if your internet connection is stable. Because if the network is poor, it can cause issues while downloading and installing Windows updates.
Alternatively,change the DNS server to Google’s Public DNS addressand see if this helps you eliminate theFailed to determine source edition typeerror.
Or, you canrun the system file checker utility to repair any corrupted system filesor replace any missing files.
If none of the above methods works, you can perform a repair upgrade of Windows 10, which should fix the Windows update error.
For any further queries related to the Windows update process, do let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:windows 10 update,Windows Update
Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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