When you try to update your Windows, what you are doing is downloading the files required for the update from Microsoft’s servers, however, if you aren’t able to get the files on your system safely, you naturally won’t be able to complete the update. The Error 0x80190001 can be taken as an example.
What causes Windows Update Error 0x80190001?
The error is not generic and can be caused by a number of things such as — The error can be solved by the following solutions: –
Solution 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
To begin with the basics, you should run Windows Update Troubleshooter to check what is causing the error to pop up. If it is something generic, the troubleshooter will take care of it and you’ll get your update in no time, hence, it’s worth a shot. To run the troubleshooter, do the following: Wait for it to complete and then try to update your system.
Solution 2: Update Time & Date
If Time and Date are set incorrectly on your system or you’ve chosen a wrong time zone, it may be the cause of the error. If your time or date is way too off, your request to download the update files may be rejected by Microsoft’s servers due to which you won’t be able to download the update. Therefore, make sure the time and date on your system are correct. Once you’ve corrected your Time and date, it is time to synchronize with time.windows.com. Here’s how to do it:
Solution 3: Disconnect all External Hardware
If you’ve connected some external hardware to your system like USB, your smartphone etc. occasionally, the connected hardware like your USB or smartphone may interfere with the system and cause the error to pop up. Hence, to eliminate the possibility, make sure you’ve disconnected any external hardware and then try to update your system.
Solution 4: Empty the Software Distribution Folder
Software Distribution Folder is located in Windows directory which is tasked to store the files required by a Windows update temporarily. Make sure not to mess with this folder under normal conditions, however, you can delete the contents of the folder should you encounter an error that involves it. Do the following to empty the folder:
Solution 5: Perform a Clean Boot
Sometimes, the third-party software that you are using can be the ones altering with your Windows update due to which the update isn’t proceeding. In such a case, you’ll have to perform a Clean boot to check whether a third-party software is interfering with the update. To perform a Clean Boot, please follow this article on our site. After you’ve performed a Clean boot, try to update your Windows. If the update is installed without any issues, this means a third-party software was interfering with the update.
Solution 6: Use Windows Media Creation Tool
Finally, if the above-mentioned solutions don’t work for you, you’ll have to update your computer using Windows Media Creation Tool. Using Windows Media Creation Tool, you won’t lose your files and your Windows will be updated to the latest version. Here’s how:
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