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Windows Update Error 0xc1900204 [Solved]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Installing the latest updates on yourWindows 10computer can sometimes turn into a nightmare due to technical issues and errors that can pop up.

One of the many that can occur iserror 0xc1900204, which blocks the upgrade process for theCreator Updatealtogether.

Yesterday (4/5/2017), I successfully upgradedWindows 10on two computers, but on my office desktop, it failed. It generatedWindows Updateerror 0xc1900204 when trying to update from version 1607, OS build 14393.693. Searching for help on thiserrorgenerated a number of pages relating to theWindows 10preview or upgrading from Windows 7 toWindows 10, but I see nothing related to the newest upgrade.

In this article, we’re going to list a series of solutions to fix the 0xc1900204 Windows Update error.

What does error 0xc1900204 mean?

Error 0xc1900204 will appear while trying to download the latest system updates, and speaking of thiserror, here are some similar issues that users reported:

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How to fix error 0xc1900204 on Windows 10?

1.Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

First thing that you can try in order to fix error 0xc1900204 is to runWindows Updatetroubleshooter.

As you might know,Windows 10comes with a wide range of troubleshooters, and you can use these apps to fix common computer problems.

To runWindows Updatetroubleshooter, you just need to do the following:

Once the troubleshooter is finished, check if the problem is still there.

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2. Reset the Windows update components

Windows Update requires certain services in order to work properly, and if there’s an issue with one of those services, you might encounter error 0xc1900204.

However, you can always fix the problem simply by resetting the required services. You can do that by following these simple steps:

Once these commands are executed, check if the problem withWindows Updatestill persists.

If you don’t want to manually run these commands, you can alsocreate a Windows Update reset scriptthat will reset the required services with just a single click.

3. Reset the registry

In some cases, error 0xc1900204 can be caused by your registry. Your registry holds all sorts of sensitive settings, and sometimes your settings might not be correct, causing theerrorto occur.

However, you can fix the problem simply by doing the following:

Once you make the changes, check if the problem with thiserroris resolved.

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4. Check your antivirus

Having a good third-party antivirus is important if you want to protect your PC from online threats, however, sometimes your antivirus can interfere with your system and prevent you from downloading updates.

It’s not uncommon for a third-party antivirus to causeerror0xc1900204, and in order to fix this issue, it’s recommended that you disable certain antivirus features and check if that helps.

If disabling antivirus features doesn’t solve the problem, your next step would be to completely disable your antivirus software.

In worst case scenario, you might have to completely remove your antivirus software. If removing the antivirus solves the problem, you should consider switching to a different antivirus software.

There are many great antivirus tools, but if you want great protection that won’t interfere with your system, you should considerBitdefender.

5. Make sure that English is set as the default display language

According to users, sometimeserror0xc1900204 can occur because English isn’t set as your default display language. To fix this problem, you need to be sure that your registry is configured properly.

To check your settings, do the following:

After doing that, you just need to check if English is installed as the display language. To do that, follow these steps:

After setting US English as your display language, the issue should be resolved and you’ll be able to install updates.

This is a peculiar solution, but few users claim that it works, so you might want to try it out.

6. Scan your system for file corruption

File corruption can also cause error 0xc1900204 to occur, and to fix this problem, it’s advised to perform SFC scan. By doing so, you’ll scan your Windows installation and fix any corruption problems.

To run an SFC scan, you need to do the following:

Once the scan is finished, check if the issue is still there. If the problem still persists, or if you couldn’t run SFC scan at all, your next step would be to runDISMscan.

To do that, start Command Prompt as administrator and run the following command:

Once the scan is finished, check if the problem is still there. If the issue is still present, repeat the SFC scan once again and check if that solves your problem.

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7. Manually install the update

If you can’t download the latest update due toerror0xc1900204, you might be able to fix the issue by manually installing the update. To do that, just follow these steps:

After doing that, your PC will be updated, and the problem will be resolved.

8. Perform an in-place upgrade

If you can’t fixerror0xc1900204, you might want to try performing an in-place upgrade.

This process is relatively simple, and it will install the latest version of Windows while keeping all your files and apps intact.

To perform an in-place upgrade, do the following:

Once the setup is done, you’ll have the latest version ofWindows 10, and the issue should be resolved.

We hope the solutions listed above helped you to fixerror0xc1900204. If you’ve come across other solutions to fix this update problem, list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below!

Windows Update Error 0xc1900204 [Solved]#

What does error 0xc1900204 mean?#

How to fix error 0xc1900204 on Windows 10?#

1.Run the Windows Update troubleshooter#

2. Reset the Windows update components#

3. Reset the registry#

4. Check your antivirus#

5. Make sure that English is set as the default display language#

6. Scan your system for file corruption#

7. Manually install the update#

8. Perform an in-place upgrade#