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How to fix common Windows 10 Creators Update install errors
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheCreators Updatetakes the Windows experience to the next level, enhancing theWindows gaming experience,making 3D mainstream, and unleashing creativity.
Unfortunately, not allWindows 10users have been able to successfully upgrade due to a series of install and setup issues.
If you’ve encountered any of them, first download and runMicrosoft’s Update Troubleshooter. If these issues still persist, follow the troubleshooting steps listed below.
How do I fix Windows 10 Creators Update install errors?
Error 80240020, 8007002C, 80246007, 80070004
- Go to C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload > delete all the files from that folder.2. Go to Search > type cmd > select Command Prompt > run as Admin.3. Type theDISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealthcommand > hitEnter. Wait for a few minutes for the operation to complete.4. Type thesfc /scannowcommand > wait for the scan process to complete.5. Close the command prompt window > runWindows Updateagain.
Install usually stops responding at 99%
Error 0xc000021a, 0xc0000001
By selecting this option, unsigned drivers are no longer detected as corrupted or insecure. Many users have confirmed that this action often fixes theWindows 10error 0xc000021a.
Error 0x80d02002, 0x80070652
net stop wuauservnet stop cryptSvcnet stop bitsnet stop msiserverren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.oldren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 catroot2.oldnet start wuauservnet start cryptSvcnet start bitsnet start msiserverpause
- Exit Command Prompt > try installing the Creators Update again.
Error 0x80200056
Usually, thiserroroccurs when the upgrade process has been interrupted by an unexpected restart. Simply start the install process over again.
Error 0xC1900208 – 0x4000C
The error code usually occurs when an incompatible application is blocking the upgrade process. Uninstall any Creators Update-incompatible apps and then try upgrading your PC again.
Error 0xC1900200 – 0x20008, 0xC1900202 – 0x20008
If one of these two error codes appears on the screen, this means that your computer is not compatible with the Creators Update.
Go to your computer manufacturer’s website and check the list of devices compatible with theWindows 10Creators Update. For more information, check out our dedicated articles:
If you’ve encountered otherWindows 10Creators Updateinstallerrors, list them in the comment section below.
We’re trying to find a fix for all theerrorsyou’ve reported and we’ll update this article as soon as possible with them.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
