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CTOnews.com Windows Update is a very important part of the Windows ecosystem, ensuring that your system can fix various bugs in a timely manner, deploy security patches, and keep your devices up to date. Windows Update has matured over the years, but there are still problems with installation failures, including the 0x80190001 error code that users may encounter.

This issue of Win11 Academy gives a brief introduction to what causes the Windows Update 0x80190001 error code and how to fix it.

What causes Windows Update 0x80190001 error code?

Windows Update 0x80190001 error code usually occurs during the download and installation of Windows updates, and other "complications" that accompany this code include slow operation, jamming, etc.

Common causes of this problem include incorrect time and date settings, corrupt or faulty system files, and incompatible third-party security software. CTOnews.com loyal users, if you also encounter the 0x80190001 error when upgrading Windows Update, there are several ways to try it.

restart the computer

Run Windows Update Troubleshooting

Inspection time/date

Run SFC and DISM scan

Clean up the Software Distribution folder

Clean Boot implementation

A common problem with restarting a PC that causes the 0x80190001 error is the presence of corrupt system files. If CTOnews.com users encounter this problem, one of the first solutions to try is to restart the system.

It is worth noting that clicking the Restart button on Windows may not reset all memory caches and processes. So you need a hard reboot. You will need to hold down the power button on the device for 3-4 seconds until it is completely off.

Then wait another 30 seconds and press the power button to restart. After restarting, check to see if Windows Update is now working properly.

Checking your date and time for incorrect dates and times can also interfere with Windows Update, resulting in the 0x80190001 error. You can check if the time is correct in the system tray of the taskbar, and if it is not correct, you can modify it in the Settings app.

1. Press the Win key and I key combination shortcut on the keyboard to open the Settings application (users can also access the Settings application through other methods such as the Start menu)

2. Select Time and Language on the left and select Date and Time

3. Normally,"Auto Time Set" will automatically set the time. If it is incorrect, you can cancel the switch and enter the corresponding time manually.

You should also double-check your time zone so Windows knows when updates should be installed-otherwise, it might ignore them.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooting If CTOnews.com users restart their computers and confirm that the time is correct, there is still a 0x80190001 error, then you can use the built-in troubleshooting tool to fix it. This tool detects, diagnoses, and resolves any potential system update issues, ensuring that your computer runs smoothly and safely.

CTOnews.com users can follow these steps:

1. Press the Win key and I key combination shortcut on the keyboard to open the Settings application (users can also access the Settings application through other methods such as the Start menu)

2. Select Systems on the left and Troubleshooting on the right

3. Select Additional Troubleshooting

4. Find Windows Update and click Run on the right.

The whole troubleshooting process may take a while, after completing the above steps, CTOnews.com users can try to install the update on Windows again.

Run SFC and DISM scan CTOnews.com netizen how to follow the above steps after the operation still exists 0x80190001 error, then some system files may be damaged or lost. CTOnews.com users can solve this problem through SFC and DISM.

SFC (System File Inspector) scans will detect any corrupted system files and attempt to repair them, while DISM (Deployment Image Services and Management) scans check for any corrupted Windows components that need to be repaired.

Both scans are relatively fast and straightforward processes that do not require any advanced technical knowledge. All CTOnews.com users need to do is open a command prompt as an administrator and follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu, then search CMD, right click to run Command Prompt as Administrator

2. Enter the command "sfc /scannow" in the pop-up window and press Enter

This process takes a while, and if you want, you can do other things while the system scans the data. Scan complete, try updating Windows again.

If the problem persists, CTOnews.com users can try running the Deployment Image Service and Administration Tool to recover system files and repair any corrupted system images. CTOnews.com users can follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu, then search CMD, right click to run Command Prompt as Administrator

2. Type the following command and press Enter to execute it. Notice that each "/" is preceded by a space.

DISM. exe/Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth #Scan all your system files and compare them with the official system files DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth #Restore those different system files to the official system source files, similar to reinstalling. This process takes a while, after scanning is complete, try updating Windows again to see if the problem has been solved.

Clearing the SoftwareDistribution folder deletes all temporary files created when downloading and installing Windows updates. This will free up space on your computer and may resolve any errors you encounter. CTOnews.com users can follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu, then search CMD, right click to run Command Prompt as Administrator

2. At a command prompt, type these commands and press Enter each time:

net stop wuauservnet stop bitsnet stop cryptSvcnet stop msserver After executing these commands, open the file manager of Win11 system. Then type "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution"(excluding "") in the address bar to delete everything under that folder.

Now you need to restart the previously stopped service. At the command prompt, type:

net start wuauservnet start bitsnet start cryptSvcnet start msserver After completing the above steps, restart your computer and you should be able to update Windows normally.

Executing Clean Boot Executing Clean Boot helps reduce the 0x80190001 error caused by third-party software conflicts. If none of the above steps work, try the following:

1. Click on the Start menu and search for "System Configuration"

2. On the General tab, select Startup with Options

3. Uncheck box before Load Startup Items

4. On the Services tab, check Hide all Microsoft services (H) in the lower left corner and select Disable all

5. Then click on the "Apply" button in the lower right corner

6. Click the Launch tab and click the Open Task Manager link.

7. Right-click in the Task Manager "Startup" screen to disable startup items you don't think you need.

8. Click the OK button in the system configuration and restart the device.

In theory, the above operation should be able to fix Windows Update 0x80190001 error, if you have not solved the ultimate move is to reinstall the system, but pay attention to backup your data before reinstalling.

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