Windows Update

0xC1900101 upgrade driver error

error meaning

This code can appear when a Windows upgrade is rolled back because of driver-related problems.

Frequently Occurring Situations

After rebooting during feature upgrade, the previous version will be restored.

First thing to check

Note the extension code that appears and the upgrade step that failed.

main causes

  • Incompatible Driver
  • External device conflict
  • Firmware Compatibility

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

After rebooting during feature upgrade, the previous version will be restored.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Note the extension code that appears and the upgrade step that failed.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Upgrade Driver Error Resolution Procedure

This code can appear when a Windows upgrade is rolled back because of driver-related problems.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Disconnect external USB devices, leaving only the essential devices, and check the manufacturer's drivers.
  2. Back up your important files and recovery key and retry following the manufacturer's OS compatibility instructions.

Check points: Compare the driver name in the rollback log with the failure level of the next attempt.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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