Windows 10: Windows 11 Update Fails 0xc1900101 - 40017 & BSOD "Read-Only Memory"

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  1. Windows 11 Update Fails 0xc1900101 - 40017 & BSOD "Read-Only Memory"


    Hello,I'm trying to upgrade to Windows 11 version 22H2 using both the ISO file, settings update and the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, but the update keeps failing with the error code 0xc1900101 - 40017. During the update process, my system crashes with a BSOD mentioning "Read-Only Memory". After this happens it says undoing changes to your computer and then the update fails.Device: ASUS TUF GAMING F15Operating System: WINDOWS 10 64 - BITGPU: RTX 3050 4GB VRAMSTORAGE: 512 SSDRAM: 8 GBWhat I have tried:Updated all drivers GPU, storage, network, etc. Ran SFC /scannow and DISM no integri

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    Joe Bart_045, Mar 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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  2. Ben 2024 Win User

    Windows 11, version 22H2 -Error 0xc1900101-40017

    Hi all,

    My laptop which is currently running Windows 10 completely fine. Then mostly every time I put the laptop on the windows update proceeds to download windows 11 and then attempts to install it , failing every time.

    Until the next time on a bootup the process starts again to download, then install but then fails. I have no issue at all to upgrade to Windows 11, my laptop is compatible to do so , but fails with this error message "Windows 11, version 22H2 -Error 0xc1900101-40017", with a prompt to try again.

    I have tried this numerous times, each time ending in this error code.

    Is there anyone that could help work around what this error code is and how to fix it/overcome it so that I can install Windows 11 via the integral windows update option?

    Many thanks,

    Ben.
     
  3. jds21 Win User
    Windows Updates failed to instal

    I just did step one and they have just all installed.... thank you so much.... it was quite frustrating having that update window pop up every 5 minutes and failing to instal every time

    Thanks mate
     
  4. AsRock Win User

    Windows 11 Update Fails 0xc1900101 - 40017 & BSOD "Read-Only Memory"

    Windows Updates failed to instal

    I'm not sure how differant XP media center Edition is but you could clear the history \ cache if these folders are there.

    Step 1 Register DLL files.

    =================

    By trying this step, we can check if the update engines are working properly.



    1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer.

    2. Click Start and Run, type "Regsvr32 atl.dll" (without quotes) in the Open box and click OK.



    Note: There is a space between regsvr32 and atl.dll



    3. Similarly, one by one, register the files listed below:



    Regsvr32 msxml3.dll

    Regsvr32 wuapi.dll

    Regsvr32 wuaueng.dll

    Regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll

    Regsvr32 wups2.dll

    Regsvr32 wucltui.dll

    Regsvr32 wups.dll

    Regsvr32 wuweb.dll

    Regsvr32 qmgr.dll

    Regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll

    Regsvr32 jscript.dll



    Note: If you encounter errors while registering any of these files then skip that file and continue with the next one.



    If the issue persists, let's move on to the steps below to verify Windows Update services and temporary folders.



    Step 2 Verify the relevant Windows Update services.

    =========================================

    1. Click Start->Run, type "services.msc" (without quotation marks) in the open box and click OK.

    2. Double click the service "Automatic Updates".

    3. Click on the Log On tab, please ensure the option "Local System account" is selected and the option "Allow service to interact with desktop" is unchecked.

    4. Check if this service has been enabled on the listed Hardware Profile. If not, please click the Enable button to enable it.

    5. Click on the tab "General "; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic" or "Manual". Then please click the button "Stop" under "Service Status" to stop the service.

    6. Then please click the button "Start" under "Service Status" to start the service.

    7. Please repeat the above steps with the other services:



    Background Intelligent Transfer Service

    Event Log

    Remote Procedure Call (RPC)



    Note: Event log service is enabled on all of the hardware profiles; this service does not have an option to enable or disable on certain hardware profile.



    If it still does not help, let's proceed to step 3.



    Step 3 Reload the Update temporary folders.

    ===================================

    One possible cause is that the temporary folder for Windows Update is containing corrupted files. Let's erase all the files there to get the system clean.



    1. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



    Net stop WuAuServ



    2. Click Start, Run, type: %windir% and press Enter.

    3. In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to Sdold.

    4. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



    Net start WuAuServ



    Please test the Windows Update website and let me know the result. If the issue persists, to clarify the issue and provide more accurate troubleshooting steps, please assist me in collecting the following information.
     
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