Windows 10 Upgrade Error c1900101 30018

Question

I'm trying to upgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 10 on my Dell XPS I keep getting error c1900101-30018 It just hangs on 32% (main) + 6% (sub) Apparently this is when it is installing drivers.

Is there anywhere on my PC I can find a log and see what driver it is failing on. I've also disconnected all my usb devices etc... before trying the update as some people where suggesting that on google searches for this error.

I've also tried upgrading a number of times and still same error. I'm using windows update to do this (not the ISO, as I don't have a flash drive / cd drive handy).

Answer 1

Windows 10 Upgrade Error c1900101 30018

• Disable (preferably uninstall) your Antivirus utility before attempting the upgrade.
• Restart a few times and try again.
• Disable General USB Devices (example - Smart Card Reader).
• If you are using a SCSI hard disk, make sure you have drivers available for your storage device on a thumdrive and it is connected. During Windows 10 setup, click the Custom Advanced Option and use the Load Driver command to load the appropriate driver for the SCSI drive. If this does not work and setup still fails, consider switching to a IDE based hard disk.
• Do a clean boot and try again.
• If you are upgrading using the .ISO file, disconnect from the Internet during setup, if you are connected by LAN (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi, disable both and attempt setup again.
• If you are updating through Windows Update, when the download reaches 100% disconnect from the Internet LAN (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi and proceed with the installation.
• If that does not work, try using the .ISO file to upgrade if possible.
• If you are connected to a domain, switch to a local account
• If you have any external devices attached to the machine, disconnect them (example, gaming controllers, USB keys, external hard disk, printers, non-essential devices).

How to: upgrade from previous versions of Windows using Windows 10 ISO file

How to download official Windows 10 ISO files

If you are installing Windows 10 using Windows Update, try the following:

1. Press Windows Key + X on the keyboard and then select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.

2. Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

   net stop wuauserv
   net stop cryptSvc
   net stop bits
   net stop msiserver
   

3. Now rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folder. You can do this by typing the following commands in the Command Prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

   ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
   ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
   

4. Now, let’s restart the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. Typethe following commands in the Command Prompt for this. Press the ENTER key after you type each command.

   net start wuauserv
   net start cryptSvc
   net start bits
   net start msiserver
   

5. Type Exit in the Command Prompt to close it and then restart the computer.

Source How to: Troubleshoot common Setup and Stop Errors during Windows 10 Installation

Answer 2

I assume you are upgrading through your 'reserved' free copy or by selecting "upgrade now" on the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.

I too when upgrading one of my computers got an error like that and what solved it was the following:

1. Download the Media Creation Tool, if you haven't already
2. Run the Tool & Select "Create installation media for another PC" NOT Upgrade this PC now
3. Select language, edition, and architecture that applies to you
4. Select "USB Flash Drive", click next and choose your drive
5. Once the setup finishes, go to your computer and open the flash drive you choose and run "setup.exe".