How to Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80190001?
Keeping your Windows operating system up to date ensures that it receives the latest security patches and bug fixes. However, these updates do not always go smoothly. One of the errors encountered during Windows Update is the error code 0x80190001. In this article, I will explain step by step what causes this error and how you can fix it.
Why Does Windows Update Error 0x80190001 Occur?
This error occurs most frequently when trying to download and install Windows Updates. There are several common causes for the error:
- Incorrect time and date settings
- Corrupt or faulty system filesI
- ncompatible third-party security software
We will look into each of these causes in more detail and try to solve your problem.
1. Restart Your Computer
In some cases, a corrupted system file can cause this error. The simplest way to fix the problem is to restart your computer. However, sometimes just restarting your computer may not be enough. In this case, it may be useful to completely turn off your device and turn it back on after a few seconds. After performing this step, try the update again.
2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows Update Troubleshooter is a great tool to detect and fix such issues. You can fix potential issues by running this tool. Follow these steps;
- Press Win + I to open System Settings .
- Select the System section from the left menu .
- Go to Troubleshoot > More Troubleshooters .
- Click the Run button next to Windows Update .
After running the troubleshooter, try installing Windows Updates again.
3. Check Your Date and Time Settings
Incorrect date and time settings can cause Windows Update to not work properly. Check your date and time settings by following these steps:
- Right-click on the Start menu and select Settings .
- Select Time & Language from the left menu .
- Click on Date and Time settings from the right menu .
- Enable the “Set time automatically” option.
Also, make sure that your time zone is set correctly. An incorrect time zone may prevent updates from installing.
4. Run SFC and DISM Scans
If the issue still persists, it might be caused by corrupt or missing system files. To resolve this, you can run SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scans.
Open Command Prompt as administrator. (You can run it as administrator by typing “cmd” in the start menu and right-clicking.)
Type it in Command Prompt sfc /scannowand press Enter.
Wait for the scan to complete and then DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthenter the command.
4. Run SFC and DISM Scans
These scans will detect and repair any corrupt files. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and try the update again.
5. Clean the SoftwareDistribution Folder
Temporary files created during Windows Update can sometimes cause problems. To clean these files, you can delete the SoftwareDistribution folder:
Open the Run window by pressing the Win + R keys.
Type “cmd” and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter .
Enter the following commands in order in Command Prompt and press Enter:
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop bits
- net stop cryptSvc
- net stop msiserver
Afterwards, go to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder and delete its contents.
To restart the above services, enter these commands:
- net start wuauserv
- net start bits
- net start cryptSvc
- net start msiserver
After restarting your computer, try the update again.
6. Perform a Clean Boot
If the above steps didn't fix your problem, you can try performing a clean boot. This method may fix the problem by eliminating software conflicts:
- Click on the Start menu and type System Configuration .
- Select the best matching result.
- In the System Configuration window, go to the General tab.
- Check the Selective Startup option.
After following these steps, restart your computer. This method may help in resolving error code 0x80190001.
