"Couldn't update to Windows 8.1 - 0xC1900101 - 0x40017"

Anonymous
2013-10-17T13:29:23+00:00

I have downloaded the Windows 8.1 update from the store but cannot get it to install. Each time I try, I get to the point where it is "getting my devices ready", then the PC restarts to a blue screen with error message. It then tries to recover the installation, fails, then restores Windows 8. When the system boots up after this, I get a message saying:

"Couldn't update to Windows 8.1

Sorry, we couldn't complete the update to Windows 8.1. We've restored your previous version of Windows to this PC.

0xC1900101 - 0x40017"

There is n o explanation as to why the update could be completed. Any ideas how to resolve this?

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-12-01T18:48:37+00:00

    Yes it works I have been trying for weeks and this works but remember to put you windows 8 disc in the drive before you start.

    Thanks mate

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-12-01T13:45:43+00:00

    Will this work for sure???

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-30T17:23:29+00:00

    0xC1900101 - 0x40017.- Solved

    Hey Guys!!,

    I had the same issue in my laptop, I followed the all the step which me found on this forum.But nothing happened.

    But now fortunately  i got the solution of this issue . you just have to follow some step here.

    1. Go in the search option and write **" refresh "**so you will find a option like "Refresh your PC without effecting your files" just select this
    2. what will happen to do this . it will take some time to completed and it will remove all the window update and some third party software from your PC ( Including MS Office) and some drivers update .

    but it will not effect your system file and all your important data surely  even your PC setting also. after completed this activity , it will tell you about the removed program list as well. so you can reinstall all again.

    1. so now after complete this one. you need to update your window fully , no need to update any driver.
    2. then Open store and download the Window 8.1 and try to install it .

    and Enjoy Window 8.1 !!!! with new start button

    I am pretty sure that 100% this problem will be resolve .

    Thanks

    aniruddh

    It may have worked for you but apparently it's not working for everyone! This issue is still not solved just patched.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-30T05:17:04+00:00

    Dear Sir, 

    I am getting the same error msg,

    I checked with windows update it says there is no new updates.

    I am using Quick heal 2014 total security software.

    Kindly help.

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-11-29T20:16:52+00:00

    its says I need an update but I am unable to update

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