How to fix Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101

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This Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101 is cause mostly when using a third party anti-virus software, also having problematic 'SoftwareDistribution' folder can be the issue here.

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1. Click on Search bar and type 'cmd', Right Click on 'Command Prompt' and Select 'Run as Administrator'.
2. Click on 'Yes' to proceed.
3. Type ' sc wauserv start=auto ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
4. Type ' sc config bits start=auto' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
5. Type ' sc config crypstv start=auto' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
6. Type ' sc config trustedinstaller start=auto' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
7. Type 'exit' in Command Prompt and Press Enter to close it.

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Again Click on Search bar and type 'cmd', Right Click on 'Command Prompt' and Select 'Run as Administrator'.

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1. Click on 'Yes' to proceed.
2. Type ' net stop cryptsvc' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
3. Type ' net stop bits' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
4. Type ' net stop msiserver ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
5. Type ' ren c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
6. Type ' ren c:\windows\system\catroot2 catroot.old ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
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8. Type ' net stop cryptsvc' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
9. Type ' net stop bits' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
10. Type ' net stop msiserver ' in 'Command Prompt' and Press Enter.
11. Type 'exit' in Command Prompt and Press Enter to close it.

And the Windows 10 Update Error 0xC1900101 will resolved.

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