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Although Microsoft has released the official stable version of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and prioritized devices to receive early updates, building software to run on countless hardware configurations is not an easy task.
Therefore, during the upgrade process, installing Windows 10 Fall Creators on some devices (especially older computers upgraded in the traditional way) users may encounter some errors and issues.
In this article, Mytour will review common installation errors with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Part 1) and how to fix them, enabling you to apply solutions during the installation process on your PC, laptop, or tablet.
Common Errors Encountered with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Part 1)
Before delving into the details of fixing common installation errors with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, it's important to understand that depending on how you install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you may encounter various issues during the installation or upgrade process.
Below are the details of common installation errors with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and how to fix them:
- Fixing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation errors via Windows Update
- Fixing USB Bootable Windows 10 Fall Creators Update errors
- Resolving storage capacity issues during Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation
- Fixing hardware and software compatibility issues when installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Resolving completion failure issues during Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation
- Fixing missing OneDrive File On-Demand error after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Fixing Edge browser freezing, crashing after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Fixing black screen with loading icon preventing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update upgrade process
- Fixing error 0x80070490 - 0x20003 during Windows 10 Fall Creators Update upgrade via Media Creation Tool
- Fixing disappearing emoji panel after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Fixing touch keyboard issues after installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Fixing black screen on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Fixing Start Menu: “ms-resource” error
- Fixing Start Menu issues on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Fixing network connection-related errors after installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
- Proper way to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
1. Fixing Windows Update file download errors
Issue
If you receive error code 0x800F0922 on the screen, it means your Windows computer is not connecting to the Microsoft update server, or it may be due to insufficient free space in the System Reserved partition.
Fixing the error
To address this issue, ensure that your device isn't disconnected from the Internet while downloading files. Error 0x800F0922 may also occur if you're using a VPN connection. In this scenario, disconnecting the device might assist in updating your system.
While this situation rarely occurs, in some cases, such as with security software, data may be stored in the System Reserved partition, preventing your device from updating to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
For this case, you can utilize third-party tools to modify, increase the partition size, at least by 500 MB.
2. Fixing errors during Windows Update installation
Issue
During the installation of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you may encounter errors preventing Windows Update from installing the latest version.
Fixing the error
Although there are various causes for this error, usually you can use the Windows Update troubleshooter to reset the service and fix the issue.
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: In the Settings window, find and click on Update & Security.
Step 3: Click on Troubleshoot.
Step 5: Select Windows Update troubleshooter.
Step 6: Click on the Run the troubleshooter button.
Step 7: Click on Apply this fix to resolve the error.
If the cause of the 0x80245006 error is your device, the error notification will display the corrupted or damaged files. In this case, you can also use the Windows Update troubleshooter to fix the error.
If the Windows Update troubleshooter fails to fix the issue, you may consider using the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Resolving unexpected errors during update download
Issue
If during the process of using Windows Update to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Windows encounters an unexpected issue on your computer, you will see error code 0x80190001 displayed on the screen.
Resolution
If you encounter the error message displayed, try using the Disk Cleanup tool to delete temporary installation files and attempt to reinstall Windows 10 Fall Creators Update again. Alternatively, you can use the Media Creation Tool to update Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Follow the steps below to use the Disk Cleanup tool to delete temporary files and free up disk space on your device:
Step 1: Open Start.
Step 2: Type cleanmgr in the Search box, from the search results list select Disk Cleanup to open the tool.
Step 3: If you have multiple drives, select drive C:.
Step 4: Then click OK.
Step 5: Click the Clean up system files button.
Step 6: If you have multiple drives, ensure you have selected drive C: then click OK.
Step 7: Choose the files you want to delete, including:
- Recycle Bin.
- Temporary Internet Files.
- Temporary Files.
- System error memory dump files.
- Previous Windows Installation.
- Temporary Windows installation files.
- Windows Setup temporary files.
Step 8: Click OK.
Step 9: Finally, click the Delete Files button to complete the process.
Once you've cleared temporary files and freed up disk space, try reinstalling Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to see if the error persists.
Fixing the issue of unable to download Windows 10 Fall Creators Update using Media Creation Tool
Problem
If you're using Media Creation Tool to update to the latest Windows 10 version, sometimes in certain cases, you may encounter an issue of hanging during the update download process.
The quickest way to address this issue is to restart the Media Creation Tool, then follow the on-screen instructions. However, once the application completes downloading files, promptly disconnect the network connection on your device by unplugging the network cable or turning off Wi-Fi.
Disconnecting the network on your device prevents it from having time to download further updates, prompting the Media Creation Tool to skip the update download step and proceed with the installation process.
After your computer has been upgraded to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and you're in out-of-box experience (OOBE) mode, try reconnecting the network on your computer. Then, access Settings => Update & Security => Windows Update and click Check for Updates to install any pending updates.
Fixing the issue of installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update using Media Creation Tool
Issue
When using the Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you might encounter a DynamicUpdate error message, or even after restarting the Media Creation Tool, your device may encounter a hang-up while downloading the installation files.
Solution
To resolve this issue, the solution is to perform the installation of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in the conventional manner.
Step 1: Open File Explorer.
Step 2: Navigate to the following path:
C:\$Windows.~WS\Sources\Windows\sources.
Step 3: Here, find and double-click on the Setupprep.exe file to rerun the update process once again.
Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Fixing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Installation Error via USB Bootable
Issue
If you use a USB Bootable drive to upgrade in-place or perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the installation process may fail due to corrupted installation files.
Fixing Solution
Try downloading the ISO file again and recreate the USB Bootable drive. If you use the Media Creation Tool to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can use Disk Cleanup tool to delete temporary Windows Setup files before re-downloading the installation files and creating the USB Bootable drive again.
Fixing Update Not Applying to Your Device Error
Issue
During the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update upgrade process, you may encounter an error message:
“Error: The update isn't applicable to your computer”.
This error indicates that your computer lacks the necessary files to support the latest update.
Windows 10 always updates automatically, but if your computer lacks an Internet connection or you're using a USB Bootable drive for the upgrade, you might encounter this error.
Solution
Simply install the latest updates before attempting the upgrade to the latest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Click on Update & Security.
Step 3: Choose Windows Update
Step 4: Click on the Check for updates button.
Alternatively, you can install the required updates in the conventional way.
Fixing storage space issue during Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation
Problem
If there's not enough free space, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation process will fail, and you'll receive one of the following error messages:
0x80070070 - 0x50011.
0x80070070 - 0x50012.
0x80070070 - 0x60000.
0x80070070.
0x80070008.
Fixing the error
To resolve this error, connect a USB storage device with a minimum capacity of 8GB that Windows 10 can use as a temporary storage pool to complete the installation process.
Alternatively, you can utilize the built-in Disk Cleanup tool on Windows to delete temporary files and files in the recycle bin, freeing up disk space.
Important Note: When using Disk Cleanup tool, remember not to delete “Windows Setup temporary files”, as these files are necessary for installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on your computer.
Fixing corrupted and missing files during Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation
Issue
If your computer encounters error code 0x80073712 during the installation of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the cause may be due to some essential files required for installing the new update being corrupted or missing.
Solution
Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool on Windows to delete temporary Windows setup files, then proceed to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update through Windows Update.
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Click on Update & Security.
Step 3: Select Windows Update.
Step 4: Click on the Check for updates button.
If the above method is not applicable, you may consider trying to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update using the Media Creation Tool.
Fixing hardware and software compatibility issues during installation
Issue
If you encounter error code 0x800F0923 during the installation of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, it means that an application or driver on your computer is incompatible with the upgrade process.
Usually, the error may be caused by the graphics card driver, or it could be due to outdated drivers installed on your computer. Additionally, this error also indicates that some older programs designed for Windows 10 or third-party security software such as antivirus programs (excluding Microsoft's Windows Defender) are not compatible with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Fixing the error
The simplest solution to fix this issue is to install the latest driver updates or applications, or uninstall the problematic drivers or applications. However, if your device is working fine on the current Windows 10 version, identifying the cause of the error through Windows Update is not easy.
If you encounter this issue on your device, you can use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. During the upgrade process, the application will notify you which driver or program is causing the Windows 10 upgrade failure.
In case the driver is available, and the cause of the error is due to the driver, you may consider uninstalling the driver, then upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, and reinstall the driver.
Step 1: Open Start.
Step 2: Type Device Manager in the Search box, then from the search results list, click to open Device Manager.
Step 3: Expand the device category that is causing the error.
Step 4: Right-click on the device, select Uninstall.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver installation.
Finally, follow the steps to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
If the error message indicates that the cause of the error is an application, try accessing and checking the software manufacturer's support website to download the latest version of the application. If there are no new updates available, you may consider uninstalling and reinstalling the application after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Click on Apps
Step 3: Select Apps & features
Step 4: Choose the app causing the error, click on Uninstall.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Fixing driver issues during Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation
Issue
If you encounter problems with drivers installed on your computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
- 0xC1900101 - 0x20004.
- 0xC1900101 - 0x2000c.
- 0xC1900101 - 0x20017.
- 0xC1900101 - 0x30018.
- 0xC1900101 - 0x3000D.
- 0xC1900101 - 0x4000D.
- 0xC1900101 - 0x40017.
Note: The error messages listed above are some of the errors that may occur. You might encounter other errors starting with error code 0xC1900101.
Fixing the error
If you receive any of the error messages above, the solutions to fix them may vary slightly depending on your system configuration. Here are 5 ways you can try to apply:
- Method 1: Update the driver
The quickest way to fix the error is to visit the manufacturer's website to download and install the latest driver version.
Alternatively, you can follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open Start.
Step 2: Type device manager in the Search box, from the search results list, click to open Device Manager.
Step 3: Expand the device causing the error (indicated by a yellow exclamation mark).
Step 4: Right-click on it, select Update Driver Software to check for updates. Or click Uninstall to remove the device installation and prevent error notifications.
- Method 2: Disconnect external devices
Sometimes, the cause of issues during the installation or upgrade of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update may be external peripheral devices connected to your computer. In this case, simply disconnect the peripheral devices, and reconnect them after successfully upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
In practice, you should disconnect unnecessary external devices, such as printers or Bluetooth devices and external hard drives, to ensure a smoother installation process for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
- Method 3: Run the System File Checker command
You can try using the System File Checker (SFC) command, which is built into Windows, to repair the system before upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Alternatively, you can use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command, a more advanced tool, to address issues related to installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
- Method 4: Free up storage space
Furthermore, the cause of the error may be that your Windows computer does not have enough free space to complete the upgrade process to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Installing Windows 10 requires at least 16GB of free space. If your computer does not have enough free space, use Disk Cleanup tool to free up space.
- Method 5: Manual Upgrade
If the above methods are not feasible, the last resort solution is to try using the Media Creation Tool to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Fixing application compatibility issues during Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation
Issue
If you receive error code 0xC1900208 - 0x4000C, it means there is an incompatible application on your Windows computer, and this application is causing the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update upgrade to fail.
Fixing Solution
The quickest way to prevent the error notification from appearing again is to uninstall the application that is causing the error, which could be antivirus software, security software, or traditional applications integrated into the operating system that have not been updated for a long time.
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Click on Apps.
Step 3: Select Apps & features.
Step 4: From the list, choose the apps causing the error, click Uninstall to remove the app installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the application. Then proceed to upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and reinstall the app you just uninstalled.
Fixing Issue Completing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Installation
Issue
During the installation of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you may encounter 2 error messages without specific error codes as follows:
- Error: We couldn't complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don't turn off your computer.
- Error: Failure configuring Windows Updates. Reverting changes.
These errors often occur during the installation of quality updates as well as feature updates. The error messages may vary depending on the underlying cause of the issue.
Fixing the Error
The quickest way to identify the cause of the error is to check the event log to find specific error messages.
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Click on Update & Security.
Step 3: Select Windows Update.
Step 4: Choose the Update history link.
Step 5: Click on the link for the failed update to view the error message.
Once you've identified the error, you can search online for solutions.
Fixing Hardware Requirements Error
Issue
Usually, if Windows 10 Fall Creators Update runs smoothly on your device, then it's fine. However, depending on your system hardware configuration, if your device doesn't meet the minimum requirements, you may receive one of the following error messages on the screen:
0xC1900200 - 0x20008.
0xC1900202 - 0x20008.
Fixing Error Solution
Check if your device meets the minimum hardware requirements to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update:
- Processor: 1GHz processor.
- RAM: 2GB for 32-bit or 64-bit version.
- Storage capacity: 16GB for 32-bit version or 20GB for 64-bit version.
- Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
- Screen resolution: 800 x 600.
While most devices may meet the hardware requirements, errors could stem from low-level system issues. Often, it's the RAM that's crucial. To resolve the error, you might consider upgrading your RAM, or if feasible, investing in a new computer.
Fixing Activation Error After Installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Issue
While Windows 10 operates fairly well, it's not uncommon that after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, your computer fails to activate, and you receive the error message Windows not activated along with error code 0x803F7001 displayed in the Settings app.
Solution
Windows 10 includes an option to run the Activation Troubleshooter to automatically activate new installations within the Settings app.
Note: An Internet connection is required to complete the process.
Fixing Missing OneDrive File On-Demand After Upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Issue
Although OneDrive File On-Demand is a new feature integrated and introduced in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, some Twitter and Reddit users have reported that after upgrading, OneDrive File On-Demand is missing.
Fixing the Issue
The quickest way to fix the missing OneDrive File On-Demand after upgrading to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is to download and reinstall the latest OneDrive client version on your device.
Step 1: Download the latest version of OneDrive to your machine.
Step 2: Double-click the file to begin the installation.
Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Step 4: Restart your computer.
Step 5: Open OneDrive.
Step 6: Sign in and set up OneDrive using your Microsoft account as you normally would.
Step 7: Right-click on the OneDrive cloud icon in the system tray, select Settings.
Step 8: On the Settings tab, choose Save space and download files as you use them to enable File On-Demand.
Fixing Edge Browser Freezing or Crashing Issue After Upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Issue
Alongside updating various new features and some other changes, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update also includes a new version of the Edge browser, incorporating some visual changes as well as performance improvements.
However, some users have reported that after upgrading to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the Edge browser keeps freezing during web browsing.
Reddit users have reported:
“The Edge browser freezes and cannot access settings, continuously prompting users to recover webpages and ceasing to function when accessing pages outside the Bing search homepage.”
Solution for the Issue
Although Microsoft has not acknowledged this in the Fall Creators Update, you can try applying a new option in the Settings app to fix the Edge browser.
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Click on Apps.
Step 3: Click on Apps & features.
Step 4: Select Microsoft Edge from the list.
Step 5: Click on the Advanced options link.
Step 6: Click on the Repair button to fix the Edge browser freezing issue.
If applying the above method still results in the Edge browser freezing or encountering other errors, try using the Reset button to fix the issue. However, note that data such as browsing history, cookies, and Edge browser settings will be lost.
Fixing the issue of black screen with loading icon, halting the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update upgrade process
Issue
During the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update upgrade process, some users report that after initiating the installation process and upon restarting the computer, a black screen with a loading icon appears, and the installation process does not complete.
Fixing the error solution
Typically, this error occurs due to conflicts with one of the peripheral devices connected to the device.
If the installation process takes longer than 30 minutes or 1 hour, try pressing and holding the Power button for about 5 to 10 seconds to turn off the computer. Then disconnect all connections to peripheral devices connected to your computer, including external storage devices, printers, cameras, phones, wireless mice and keyboards, and so on.
Finally, restart your computer and check if you can continue the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update process. If not, disconnect all connections to peripheral devices and perform the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update again.
Here is a list of common installation errors encountered with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Part 1) along with their respective solutions. Readers can look forward to and explore further the article on common installation errors with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Part 2) in the next Mytour post to learn how to address some of these issues and successfully install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
