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How to fix error 0xc1900101 on windows 11 upgrade.
I have been trying to upgrade to windows 11 from 10 and I keep getting error 0xc1900101. While updating before it reverts the changes it show Stop Code: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x1E). I have updated to the latest bios, tried to update drivers,…
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I have fitted a new hard drive into my laptop after a hardware failure and now need to reinstall windows 11 pro on the drive.
I have fitted a new hard drive into my laptop after a hardware failure and now need to reinstall windows 11 pro on the drive. I am trying to get a link to carry out the install.
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asked 2026-05-04T19:16:39.5766667+00:00
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Peter Maybury
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commented 2026-05-06T04:34:58.3633333+00:00
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windows update fail
Windows 11, version 25H@ (repair version), has been sitting at "installing - 20%" for a few hours, then it goes back to 0% again. Also, there was a Windows update on my laptop last night. Every time I open my Yahoo email, the two-monitor setup…
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Windows 11, version 25h2 update fail
I have a Galaxy Book S with 64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor. I continue to have this error with my windows update: Windows 11, version 25H2 Install error - 0xc1900101. Please advise.
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asked 2026-05-03T00:56:02.62+00:00
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Crystal
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commented 2026-05-05T16:38:40.4666667+00:00
Gunasekar N
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I updated the Ram from 8 GB to 12 GB. Put it back together. It acted fine for a couple of minutes, then black screen and I cant even shut it off?
After upgrading the RAM, I powered on my laptop, and it worked fine for a couple of minutes, then it went to a black screen. I tried to power it off, and it won't do anything. I can't even power it off. After some time, I was able to power it off and…
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asked 2026-05-05T14:14:15.21+00:00
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Paul Strong
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answered 2026-05-05T14:46:51.48+00:00
DaveM121
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Q - how to fix Update Error 5/05/2026
I installed Ypdate on 5/05/2026 and now some of my keys DO NOT produce correct symbols, ie :eft & right 'arrow keys' above 'Period' and "comma" now produce "E accent Grave" in Upper and Lower case. I haven't explored all keys yet…
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Error 1935 on installation of Adobe Acrobat.
Microsoft Support message indicates that there is a hotfix for receiving Error 1935 when trying to install Adobe Acrobat X. HRESULT: 0x80070091. Hotfix needs to be obtained from Microsoft Support engineer. How to do this?
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asked 2026-05-04T18:00:15.82+00:00
Barrett Kalellis
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answered 2026-05-05T12:49:50.5933333+00:00
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Thomas4-N
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Update to 25H2
I currently have windows version 23HD. For whatever reason, I cannot install the 25H2. The error code is 0xc1900101. Supposedly that is over drivers. I have downloaded and installed every driver known to man that the computer says it needs. There is…
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asked 2026-05-04T18:55:13.4566667+00:00
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Rose Marie
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answered 2026-05-05T09:50:43.01+00:00
Kapil Arya
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Windows 11 ISO download Russia
Hello! I'm in Russia, where direct downloading of Windows ISO images from Microsoft is blocked. I cannot download the official Windows 11 pro 25H2 ISO (latest version) with Russian language, 64-bit, neither via the website nor via Media Creation Tool,…
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asked 2026-05-04T17:36:16.5666667+00:00
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Вадим Тарасов
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answered 2026-05-04T18:09:43.16+00:00
David-M
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Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11
Afternoon I have downloaded PC Health at a Glance and been advised that my PC meets the requirements however it also states that my upgrade is not ready for me to install and I will be told when it is. I am a bit confused as it looks like Windows 11 has…
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asked 2026-05-04T13:49:26.92+00:00
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Leanne Cook
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answered 2026-05-04T14:28:46.64+00:00
David-M
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ISO Windows 11
Please, give me the label for download ISO Windows 11 in russian language (x64)
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asked 2026-05-04T11:05:52.83+00:00
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Дмитрий Масленников
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answered 2026-05-04T11:39:52.61+00:00
Gunasekar N
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Reinstalling Windows 11 on a device that ran windows 11 with no issue. Now getting “This PC can’t run Windows 11” during installation.
I used to have Windows 11 and Linux running on separate drives. I wiped everything to do a clean reinstall of just windows 11 as the sole operating system. Now I’m getting an error that “This PC can’t run Windows 11” and it doesn’t meet the minimum…
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Moving a Windows system from damaged hard drive to a new hard drive
Hello, Recently my laptop started having problem with booting, i received "boot fail" message and then the laptop went straight to BIOS. Nevertheless, i has some spare SSD hard drive that i swapped and managed to turn on the laptop. The…
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asked 2026-05-03T16:35:29.5+00:00
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Piotr Wasiluk
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answered 2026-05-03T17:11:40.51+00:00
DaveM121
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I want to download windows 11 pro again.
I just bought a license and downloaded the iso but i need to create a bootable usb drive.
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asked 2026-05-03T09:34:08.7466667+00:00
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Dirk Adams
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answered 2026-05-03T13:50:03.37+00:00
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P Clayton
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can not upgread from windows 10 to windows 11
I have upgraded my hardware for win 11 but while updates all criteria is ok but secured boot. please help me.
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asked 2026-05-03T13:04:07.6966667+00:00
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Pravin Paithankar
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answered 2026-05-03T13:37:33.87+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
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I have a new Windows 11..
I just wonder if there is anything I must do to transfer this service now that I've changed over.
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asked 2026-05-02T21:58:40.51+00:00
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Barbara Little
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commented 2026-05-03T01:14:44.5833333+00:00
Barbara Little
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How do I transfer information from my old PC to a new without using the cloud?
Following the instructions for using Windows Backup, my brand new PC does not offer an option to enter the name of the old PC.
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asked 2025-10-07T01:05:32.71+00:00
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Jonathan Larson
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commented 2026-05-01T19:45:04.2566667+00:00
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Doreen F-V
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window update error 0x80070005
Ok so. (a bit long story over here. please just read) I was trying to redownload minecraft to play but the installer just doesnt work after i clicked the install button But nevertheless, I tried to download it by microsoft store also doesnt work and then…
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Windows 11 Clean installation on Microsoft Surface Laptop
I tried to install Windows 11 on my Surface laptop by following these general steps: Prepare Installation Media: You can create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation media. Make sure to download the Windows 11 ISO from the official…
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asked 2026-04-24T16:18:50.4766667+00:00
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Naved Malik
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commented 2026-05-02T08:18:08.25+00:00
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Sin-D
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Windows 11 cannot be installed from my bootable USB drive.with the message that the destination disk has an mbr partition wheras dell inspiration needs gpt partut
my Dell inspiration laptop stopped working because of pin recognition issue.Although I tried my pin but it never went through to login.i lost my password but password reset option is also not available first of all i tried pin restoration issue through…
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asked 2026-05-02T12:08:09.7366667+00:00
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Shaukat Ali Sheikh
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commented 2026-05-02T14:37:00.5166667+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
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