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How to fix error 0x80010100 in Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows errors can happen for different reasons such as whenyour operating system is corrupted, or there’s malware and other emerging threats on your computer or the programs aren’t installing properly.

Other system conflicts or registry andActive X errorscan also contribute to such errors includingerror 0x80010100, which canslow down your computer’s response timemaking it lag more.

Additionally, other causes of error 0x80010100 include system file damage (like corrupted system files), hardware or RAM decline, registry errors, excessive startup entries, or redundant program installations, among others.

There are many events that may result in system file errors such as incomplete installations, improper deletion of apps or hardware, improper computer shutdown, or if your computer is recovered from a virus or other malware attack. When any of this happens, the file system is corrupted hence missing and wrongly linked information, as well as files needed for the app to function properly.

Some symptoms of error 0x80010100 include system freeze, error message displays,slow boot, and slow system performance.

In order to fix this problem, you can run the Windows app troubleshooter, and then try other solutions outlined below.

Fix error 0x80010100

Solution 1: Reset Windows Store cache

Sometimes you may encounter error 0x80010100 with Windows Store so resetting the cache may fix the issue as it resets Store without changing account settings, or deleting installed apps.

Solution 2: Uninstall any damaged programs

Check if error 0x80010100 goes away. If not, try the next solution.

Solution 3: Clear all the junk and temporary files from your computer

Check if error 0x80010100 goes away. If not, try the next solution.

Solution 4: Run an antivirus program/software

If you have antivirus software, click on it to scan your computer. If you don’t have one, download a good antivirus program and install it, then use it to scan all the files or data on your computer. This antivirus should detect any crash data or files on your computer, after which you can delete them from the system. We strongly recommendESETNOD32 Antivirus, as World’s nr. 1 antivirus at the moment.

Once they’re all deleted, scan your computer once again, and uninstall every other remaining crash file and restart your machine to effect the changes.

Check if error 0x80010100 goes away. If not, try the next solution.

Solution 5: Perform a System restore

To go back to a restore point, do the following:

Solution 6: Update BIOS

You can update your computer’s BIOS to version A16 by downloading theBIOS Update Executable file for Windows. Once you find the file from your computer manufacturer’s site, do the following:

Note:Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from your power source while updating the BIOS or you may harm your computer. Do not carry out other tasks on the computer until the BIOS update has been completed. Back up your data files to external media before updating the BIOS.

In the search bar, typeDisk Managementand clickCreate and format hard disk partitions.

Solution 7: Use manual ways to resolve error 0x80010100

There are other manual ways you can use to resolve this error including removing all drivers that were recently installed on your computer, updating old drivers, removing malicious or incompatible drivers, and then scanning your computer with a trusted and good antivirus. Once you’re done, start your computer in safe mode. Also,ensure all Windows Updates are installedas this fixes error 0x80010100 very well.

Have you managed to fix error 0x80010100 using any of these solutions? Let us know which one worked for you by leaving a comment in the section below.

How to fix error 0x80010100 in Windows 10/11#

Fix error 0x80010100#

Solution 1: Reset Windows Store cache#

Solution 2: Uninstall any damaged programs#

Solution 3: Clear all the junk and temporary files from your computer#

Solution 4: Run an antivirus program/software#

Solution 5: Perform a System restore#

Solution 6: Update BIOS#

Solution 7: Use manual ways to resolve error 0x80010100#

How to fix error 0x80010100 in Windows 10/11

Fix error 0x80010100

Solution 1: Reset Windows Store cache

Solution 2: Uninstall any damaged programs

Solution 3: Clear all the junk and temporary files from your computer

Solution 4: Run an antivirus program/software

Solution 5: Perform a System restore

Solution 6: Update BIOS

Solution 7: Use manual ways to resolve error 0x80010100