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0xc1900101 – 0x20017 Installation Error in Safe_OS [Solved]
Learn to solve this issue and resume the installation process
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some users have reported that they are gettinginstallationerror0xC1900101 – 0x20017, and today we’re going to see how to resolve this issue.
Users have reported thattheir Windowsinstallationmanages to reach 100% but the computer starts restarting giving you the 0XC190010 – 0x20017errorwhile saying thatinstallationfailed.
This is a quite frustrating issue, but luckily there are few solutions available.
How can I solve the error 0xc1900101 – 0x20017?
1. Uninstall Broadcom Bluetooth and Wireless drivers
According to reports,Broadcomdrivers aren’t compatible with Windows 10, so if you’re using these drivers you might need to uninstall them before upgrading to Windows 10. To do so, do the following:
2. Disable wireless from BIOS
If uninstalling the Bluetooth driver didn’t get the job done, you can try with disabling wireless from BIOS. Here’s exactly what you need to do:
Depending on the version of BIOS you’re using this process might differ on your computer.
3. Remove additional RAM or your Network card
Sometimes 0XC190010 – 0x20017 error is caused by extra RAM, so you might need to remove one RAM module and try to installWindows 10again.
Several users reported that they fixed this problem by removing their wireless adapter from your PC.
According to users, some Broadcom wireless adapters aren’t compatible with Windows 10, and in order toinstallit, you need to remove the adapter from your PC.
This is rather simple and you just need to power down your PC and disconnect all cables, open the computer case and carefully remove the wireless adapter.
Keep in mind that this will void your warranty, so if your PC is still under warranty, you might want to take it to the official repair center.
After removing the wireless adapter, you should be able toinstallWindows 10 without any issues. Several users reported that they had to replace their Broadcom wireless adapter with a new one once the Windows 10 wasinstalled, so you might have to do that as well.
4. Update your BIOS
Sometimes you might encounter Windows 10installationerrors because of yourBIOS. To fix this problem, it’s important to update your BIOS to the latest version.
To do that, be sure to visit yourmotherboardmanufacturer’s website and download the latest BIOS for your motherboard.
Keep in mind that BIOS update can be a potentially dangerous procedure, so be extra cautious while performing it.
To see how to properly update your BIOS, be sure to check your motherboard manual for detailed instructions.
We also wrote a short guide onhow to flash your BIOSso be sure to check it out for more information.
5. Change your BIOS settings
Sometimes you might encounter Windows 10installationerrors because of your BIOS settings.
BIOS allows you to configure your hardware, and if your configuration isn’t correct, you might encounter this or any other similarerror.
If you can’t install Windows 10 due thiserror, we advise you to check your BIOS configuration. According to users, they managed to fix the problem after changing theAHCImode toIDEmode.
After doing that, the issue should be completely resolved and you’ll be able to install Windows 10 without issues.
6. Connect your hard drive to SATA port
If you’re having Windows 10installationerrors, you might be able to solve the problem simply by connecting yourhard driveorSSDto a SATA port.
Some PCs have both SATA II and SATA ports, and according to users, sometimes using the SATA II port can cause this issue to appear.
SATA II ports are faster, but your hard drive or SSD might not work properly with a SATA II port.
To fix this issue, you need to disconnect your hard drive or solid state drive and connect it to a SATA port. A
After doing that, you should be able to installWindows 10without any problems and no longer receive the error 0xc1900101 – 0x20017.
7. Use Media Creation Tool
Several users reported the 0xc1900101 0x20017 error on their PC, and it seems that the problem was caused by two Windows partitions on their hard drive.
If you have two Windows installations on your hard drive, go toMedia Creation Tooland try to install Windows 10.
After doing that, your PC will restart and you’ll be asked to choose between two Windows installations.
Select the secondinstallationand follow the instructions on the screen to complete theinstallation.
This is an unusual solution, and it works only if you have two Windows partitions on your hard drive.
However, you can try using Media Creation Tool if you just have a single Windows partition and check if that solves your problem.
8. Change your registry
If you’re having Windows 10installationerrors 0xC1900101 or 0x20017, the problem might be related to your registry.
To fix the problem, you need to modify your registry by doing the following:
After making these changes, closeRegistry Editorand restart your PC.
Keep in mind that this solution might work only for Insider builds, so if you don’t have these keys in your registry, you might want to skip this solution.
9. Change the number of active cores to 1
According to users, sometimes you might be able to fix this problem simply by changing the number of active cores. This is an unusual solution, but many users reported that it worked for them.
To do that, simply enter BIOS and change the number of active cores to 1.
To see how to do that properly, we advise you to check your motherboard manual for detailed instructions.
Keep in mind that now all processors and motherboards support this feature, so be sure to check if your BIOS supports this feature.
After setting the number of active cores to 1, try to install Windows 10 again.
Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, and even if you manage to install Windows 10, you’ll have to keep the number of active cores to 1.
This is a peculiar workaround for the 0xc1900101 – 0x20017 installation error, but several users confirmed that it works, so feel free to try it.
What are some common Windows installation errors?
Windows 10installationerrors are relatively common, and speaking of which, users reported these errors while trying toinstallWindows 10:
If you have any other Windows 10-related issues you can check for the solution in ourWindows 10 Fixsection.
We hope you managed to fix the error 0xc1900101 – 0x20017 during Windows installation. Let us know whether our solutions worked for you in the comments section below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
