Summary of errors that occurred during the process of updating Windows 10 Anniversary and how to fix them (Part 1)

Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update is integrated with many new features and new improvements. However, like other updates, during the process of downloading and installing Windows 10 Anniversary Update, some users cannot avoid some errors.

Below is a summary of some of the errors that occurred during the update of Windows 10 Anniversary Update and how to fix them, please consult.

You can download the Windows 10 Anniversary update to your device and install it here.

1. Error cannot complete the installation of Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Error message:

1. Error: We couldn't complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don't turn off your computer.
2. Error: Failure configuring Windows Updates. Reverting changes.

Description of error:

This is one of the most common errors that occurs during Windows Update installation. However, there is no specific solution to fix this, unless you know the exact error code.

Solution to fix errors:

To fix the error, you must determine the error code by checking the update history:

1. Open Settings.

2. On the Settings window, click Update & security .

3. Next click on Windows Update.

4. Click the Advanced options link.

5. Select the next link View your update history.

6. Clicking link update failed to install and search for an error or find information that can help you fix the error.

Some tips:

On previous versions, to fix this error, the easiest way is to power off the device, unplug the power cord and remove the battery for a few minutes.

2. Error connecting Windows Update Server

Error message:

1. 0x800F0922
2. 0xc1900104

Description of error:

This error may occur because your computer is not connected to the Windows Update servers. Or other cause of the error may be due to insufficient space on the System Reserved partition.

Solution to fix errors:

Solution 1:

The reason why your computer cannot connect to the Windows Update servers is probably because you are using a VPN to connect. In this case, try disconnecting the VPN network and try to update Windows 10 Anniversary again.

Solution 2:

If you are using Windows 10, the most likely cause of the error is because the System Reserved partition is smaller than required. Often, third-party applications and software such as applications and antivirus programs overwrite too much data, causing the System Reserved partition to be full.

To fix this error, you will have to use the 3rd application to increase the System partition size Reserved at least 500 Megabytes.

3. Error installing the update after having a problem restarting the computer

Error:

1. 0x80200056

Description of error:

During Windows upgrade, you may encounter this error. An error occurs because the update process is interrupted by resetting or logging out of your device.

Solution to fix errors:

For this error, the simplest way is to reinstall the update again, but make sure your device is connected to the destination source and does not start or log out of your device.

4. Driver error or incompatible software

Error:

1. 0x800F0923

Description of error:

This error may occur because the device driver or application driver is not compatible with the new version of Windows. It is usually caused by an error when there is a problem on the graphics card, an old hardware driver or a 3rd party security software such as antivirus programs.

Solutions:

If you are using Windows Update to update Windows 10 Anniversary, it will be difficult for you to identify the driver or software that is incompatible with Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

In this case, you can use the Media Creation Tool to update your system. During the process, the tool will create a report of drivers or software that is incompatible with the operating system.

If the error is related to the driver, you can visit the manufacturer's homepage to check for new driver versions.

If the error is because the driver is too old, in this case you can reinstall the driver. To reinstall the driver, visit the manufacturer homepage. Download the latest driver version available, take steps to install the software on your computer.

If the update version is not available, you can try to uninstall the device driver and continue to upgrade. After installing the driver, you can reinstall the original driver version 1 or more times.

Note:

In this way, only experienced people should apply:

1. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager .

2. Next on the Device Manager window, you expand the device section that is corrupted.

3. Right-click on it and uninstall the device.

4. Try reinstalling Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

If there are software-related problems, visit the manufacturer's support website

Export software for support. Alternatively, disable or uninstall temporary software and start the installation of the update.

5. Errors related to free space during installation

Error:

1. 0x80070070 - 0x50011
2. 0x80070070 - 0x50012
3. 0x80070070 - 0x60000

Description of error:

These errors occur in case your computer does not have enough free space to install the update.

Solution to fix errors:

To fix this error you can ask the support of Disk Cleanup tool to free up hard drive space.

1. Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run command window.

2. Next on the Run command prompt, type cleanmgr into it and press Enter .

3. Click OK to make sure that drive C is selected.

4. Click the Clean up system file button.

5. Click OK to make sure that drive C is selected.

6. Make sure to check the files you want to delete, including Recycle Bin, Temporary Internet Files, Temporary Files, Error System memory dump files, Previous Windows Installation, Temporary Windows installation files .

Note that Windows Setup temporary files can not be deleted because these are files to install a new update version on your computer.

7. Click OK .

8. Click the Delete Files button to complete the process.

9. Try reinstalling Windows 10 Anniversary Update again.

6. Fix broken or corrupted installation file errors

Error:

1. 0x80073712

Description of error:

During the download or installation of Windows 10 Anniversary Update, you may encounter errors 0x80073712. This error occurs because the installation files are corrupted or corrupted during the installation process.

Solution to fix errors:

If the installation of the file fails or the file is corrupted or corrupted, you can use the Disk Cleanup tool to fix the error. Make sure you delete the Windows Setup temporary files. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open Settings.

2. On the Settings window, click Update & security.

3. Click Windows Update.

4. Click the Check for updates button to reload the installation file again.

Suppose if you have downloaded and reinstalled Windows 10 Anniversary Update but still have an error, you can use the Media Creation tool to reinstall the Windows 10 Anniversary Update update.

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Good luck!