{"id":22392,"date":"2023-10-19T14:18:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T08:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=22392"},"modified":"2024-04-24T09:18:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T03:48:17","slug":"fix-windows-update-error-0xc1900401","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0xc1900401\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Windows Update Error 0xc1900401?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 190px;\" width=\"977\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summary: Windows update error 0xc1900401 is a fairly common occurrence, and is not a reason to panic. It has several easy fixes that you can do yourself. When DIY fixing Windows update error 0xc1900401, you might be concerned about losing data. However, we have that covered as well. You can mitigate any data loss through Windows Data Recovery such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/windows-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery Software<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/free-windows-download.png\" alt=\"free windows download\" width=\"252\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/free-windows-download.png 252w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/free-windows-download-150x43.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>It is a fairly common occurrence. You have windows set to automatic updates, and a new patch just dropped.<\/p>\n<p>Normally, it is smooth sailing. However this time, the update simply refuses to go through.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fix-Windows-Update-Error-0xc1900401.jpg\" alt=\"Fix Windows Update Error 0xc1900401\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fix-Windows-Update-Error-0xc1900401.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fix-Windows-Update-Error-0xc1900401-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fix-Windows-Update-Error-0xc1900401-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fix-Windows-Update-Error-0xc1900401-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You find yourself facing the Windows update error 0xc1900401. Worry not, for we will show you how to completely fix Windows update error 0xc1900401.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/wdr\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=WDR&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Banner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows\" width=\"850\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows-150x64.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows-768x330.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0xc1900401\/#srv1\"><strong>Causes of Windows Update Error 0xc1900401<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0xc1900401\/#srv2\"><strong>How To Fix Windows Update Error 0xc1900401?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0xc1900401\/#srv3\"><strong>Recover Data After Windows update error 0xc1900401<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0xc1900401\/#srv4\"><strong>Why Stellar, you ask?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv1\">Causes of Windows Update Error 0xc1900401<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the common causes of <\/span><b>Windows update error 0xc1900401<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-146\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-146\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Cause Of Error 0xc1900401<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Corrupted Or Deleted System Files*<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">When Windows encounters corrupted files needed for the update process, you could face error 0xc1900401.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Unstable Internet Connections<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">A slow\/ irregular internet could be why you face error 0xc1900401. An unstable connection results in timeouts, connection loss, and interrupted downloads.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Windows Update Services Being Deactivated\/ Disabled<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">If you have disabled components of your Windows Update Service package, you could face error 0xc1900401.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">A Corrupted Windows Cache<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">By causing system crashes and application crashes, a corrupted windows cache can cause error 0xc1900401.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Your (3rd-Party) Antivirus Program<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">For the most part, AV programs do not cause error 0xc1900401. However, certain files in the update can be flagged as suspicious.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>There are several types of files that can cause Windows update error 0xc1900401.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>If they get deleted or corrupted. These include:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>System Files<\/li>\n<li>DLL <strong>(Dynamic Link Library)<\/strong> Files<\/li>\n<li>Temporary Update Files <strong>(very commonly deleted)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Registry Entry Logs And Checksums<\/li>\n<li>Driver Files<\/li>\n<li>The Software Distribution Folder <strong>(Very Easily Deleted)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Disk Errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To recover these types of files, it is recommended to use dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/download-free-data-recovery-software-full-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>windows free data recovery software<\/strong><\/a>, such as Stellar Data Recovery. More on that later.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv2\">How To Fix Windows Update Error 0xc1900401?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We have listed these fixes to the Windows update error 0xc1900401 in the order that you should try them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Check Your Internet Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An unstable or slow internet connection is the leading cause of the Windows update error 0xc1900401.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Here are three things you can try:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free up your bandwidth by disabling all proxy networks and VPNs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stabilize your connection by using an ethernet cable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get unrestricted access to the network by pausing your antivirus software as these commonly block parts of the network.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If none of these work, then your internet is not causing Windows update error 0xc1900401.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Run The Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Windows has a built-in troubleshooter for the update process. Running it should be your next port of call.<\/p>\n<p>The process looks different on Windows 10 and 11. We will show you both.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how to go about it on Windows 10:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter.jpg\" alt=\"Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter\" width=\"650\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter-150x66.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Click the Windows key and type in <strong><em>\u201cSettings\u201d<\/em><\/strong>. Click the first option that comes up.<\/p>\n<p>2. Navigate To<em><strong> \u201cUpdate And Security\u201d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-To-Update-And-Security.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate To Update And Security\" width=\"650\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-To-Update-And-Security.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-To-Update-And-Security-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-To-Update-And-Security-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Click on the <em><strong>\u201ctroubleshoot\u201d<\/strong><\/em> tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22399 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-the-troubleshoot-tab-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the troubleshoot\u201d tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-the-troubleshoot-tab-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-the-troubleshoot-tab-1-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-the-troubleshoot-tab-1-150x81.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Scroll down to the <em><strong>\u201cGet Up And Running\u201d<\/strong><\/em> section. Click on <em><strong>\u201cWindows Update\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Scroll-down-to-the-Get-up-and-Running-section.-Click-on-Windows-Update.jpg\" alt=\"Scroll down to the \u201cGet up and Running\u201d section. Click on \u201cWindows Update\u201d\" width=\"650\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Scroll-down-to-the-Get-up-and-Running-section.-Click-on-Windows-Update.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Scroll-down-to-the-Get-up-and-Running-section.-Click-on-Windows-Update-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Scroll-down-to-the-Get-up-and-Running-section.-Click-on-Windows-Update-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. The troubleshooter will run. Follow the steps that the troubleshoot service lists.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Here is how to go about it on Windows 11:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Here-is-how-to-go-about-it-on-Windows-11.jpg\" alt=\"Here is how to go about it on Windows 11\" width=\"650\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Here-is-how-to-go-about-it-on-Windows-11.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Here-is-how-to-go-about-it-on-Windows-11-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Here-is-how-to-go-about-it-on-Windows-11-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Click the Windows key and type in <em><strong>\u201cTroubleshoot Settings\u201d<\/strong><\/em>. Click the first option that comes up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-the-Windows-key-and-type-in-Troubleshoot-Settings.-Click-the-first-option-that-comes-up.jpg\" alt=\"Click the Windows key and type in \u201cTroubleshoot Settings\u201d. Click the first option that comes up\" width=\"650\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-the-Windows-key-and-type-in-Troubleshoot-Settings.-Click-the-first-option-that-comes-up.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-the-Windows-key-and-type-in-Troubleshoot-Settings.-Click-the-first-option-that-comes-up-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-the-Windows-key-and-type-in-Troubleshoot-Settings.-Click-the-first-option-that-comes-up-150x42.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Navigate to the <em><strong>\u201cOther Troubleshooters\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>tab<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-to-the-Other-Troubleshooters-tab.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate to the \u201cOther Troubleshooters\u201d tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-to-the-Other-Troubleshooters-tab.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-to-the-Other-Troubleshooters-tab-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Navigate-to-the-Other-Troubleshooters-tab-150x54.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Click on <em><strong>\u201cRun\u201d<\/strong><\/em> next to<em><strong> \u201cWindows Update\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22398 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-Run-next-to-Windows-Update.jpg\" alt=\"Click on \u201cRun\u201d next to \u201cWindows Update\u201d\" width=\"559\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-Run-next-to-Windows-Update.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-Run-next-to-Windows-Update-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-on-Run-next-to-Windows-Update-150x68.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. The troubleshooter will run. Follow the steps that the troubleshoot service lists.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Run The SFC Toolkit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To check for drive and file errors, run the SFC toolkit.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong> Here are the steps to do so:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Finding missing file and drive segments is the first step to fixing the Windows update error 0xc1900401.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Finding-missing-file-and-drive-segments-is-the-first-step-to-fixing-the-Windows-update-error-0xc1900401.jpg\" alt=\"Finding missing file and drive segments is the first step to fixing the Windows update error 0xc1900401\" width=\"505\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Finding-missing-file-and-drive-segments-is-the-first-step-to-fixing-the-Windows-update-error-0xc1900401.jpg 505w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Finding-missing-file-and-drive-segments-is-the-first-step-to-fixing-the-Windows-update-error-0xc1900401-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Finding-missing-file-and-drive-segments-is-the-first-step-to-fixing-the-Windows-update-error-0xc1900401-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Run the command prompt as an administrator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22413 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-1.jpg\" alt=\"Run the command prompt as an administrator\" width=\"423\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-1.jpg 423w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-1-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-1-150x42.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Type in <em><strong>\u201cSfc \/scannow\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>and press enter.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note: all commands we list to be typed without the quote marks.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Note-all-commands-we-list-to-be-typed-without-the-quote-marks.jpg\" alt=\"Note- all commands we list to be typed without the quote marks\" width=\"443\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Note-all-commands-we-list-to-be-typed-without-the-quote-marks.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Note-all-commands-we-list-to-be-typed-without-the-quote-marks-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Note-all-commands-we-list-to-be-typed-without-the-quote-marks-150x68.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Allow the process to complete.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Run The DISM Toolkit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to the SFC scanner, the Windows Disk Management tool can also repair corrupted files.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Here are the steps to do it:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-DISM-Toolkit.jpg\" alt=\"Run the DISM Toolkit\" width=\"505\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-DISM-Toolkit.jpg 505w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-DISM-Toolkit-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-DISM-Toolkit-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Run the command prompt as an administrator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22411 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-2.jpg\" alt=\"Run the command prompt as an administrator \" width=\"618\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-2.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-2-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-2-150x66.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Type in <em><strong>\u201cDISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth\u201d<\/strong><\/em> without the quotes and press enter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/without-the-quotes-and-press-enter.jpg\" alt=\"without the quotes and press enter\" width=\"619\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/without-the-quotes-and-press-enter.jpg 619w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/without-the-quotes-and-press-enter-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/without-the-quotes-and-press-enter-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Wait for the DISM service to finish doing its thing. When done, cold restart your computer<em><strong> (leave it off for ten minutes and then turn it on).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Restart Components Of The Windows Update Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here is how you can manually restart windows update service components to remove error code 0xc1900401.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Restart-Components-of-the-Windows-Update-Service.jpg\" alt=\"Restart Components of the Windows Update Service\" width=\"505\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Restart-Components-of-the-Windows-Update-Service.jpg 505w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Restart-Components-of-the-Windows-Update-Service-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Restart-Components-of-the-Windows-Update-Service-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Run the command prompt as an administrator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-3.jpg\" alt=\"Run the command prompt as an administrator\" width=\"466\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-3.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-3-300x53.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-3-150x26.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Type in <em><strong>\u201cnet stop msiserver\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-msiserver.jpg\" alt=\"Type in \u201cnet stop msiserver\" width=\"447\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-msiserver.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-msiserver-300x57.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-msiserver-150x29.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Type in <em><strong>\u201cnet stop wuauserv\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-wuauserv.jpg\" alt=\"Type in \u201cnet stop wuauserv\u201d\" width=\"493\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-wuauserv.jpg 493w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-wuauserv-300x61.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-wuauserv-150x30.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Type in<em><strong> \u201cnet stop cryptsvc\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-cryptsvc.jpg\" alt=\"Type in \u201cnet stop cryptsvc\u201d\" width=\"633\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-cryptsvc.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-cryptsvc-300x41.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-stop-cryptsvc-150x21.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Type in <em><strong>\u201cNet stop bits\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-Net-stop-bits.jpg\" alt=\"Type in \u201cNet stop bits\u201d\" width=\"451\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-Net-stop-bits.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-Net-stop-bits-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-Net-stop-bits-150x36.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Type in <em><strong>\u201cnet start msiserver\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-msiserver.jpg\" alt=\"Type in \u201cnet start msiserver\u201d\" width=\"440\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-msiserver.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-msiserver-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-msiserver-150x35.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Type in<em><strong> \u201cnet start wuauserv\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-wuauserv.jpg\" alt=\"Windows update error 0xc1900401\" width=\"498\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-wuauserv.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-wuauserv-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-wuauserv-150x31.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Type in <em><strong>\u201cnet start cryptsvc\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-cryptsvc.jpg\" alt=\"Type in \u201cnet start cryptsvc\u201d\" width=\"624\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-cryptsvc.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-cryptsvc-300x46.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Type-in-net-start-cryptsvc-150x23.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Type in <em><strong>\u201cNet net start bits\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Once you have completed all the above steps, restart your computer. The update service should automatically detect that an update is available and begin.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Enable The Windows Update Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here is how you can manually enable the Windows Update Service as a way to Fix Windows Update Errors.<\/p>\n<p>1. Hit the <em><strong>Windows + R<\/strong> <\/em>keys on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hit-the-Windows-R-keys-on-your-keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"Windows update error 0xc1900401\" width=\"472\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hit-the-Windows-R-keys-on-your-keyboard.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hit-the-Windows-R-keys-on-your-keyboard-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hit-the-Windows-R-keys-on-your-keyboard-150x72.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. In the dialog box that opens, type in <em><strong>\u201cServices.msc\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/In-the-dialog-box-that-opens-type-in-Services.msc_.jpg\" alt=\"Windows update error 0xc1900401\" width=\"650\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/In-the-dialog-box-that-opens-type-in-Services.msc_.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/In-the-dialog-box-that-opens-type-in-Services.msc_-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/In-the-dialog-box-that-opens-type-in-Services.msc_-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Locate the <em><strong>\u201cWindows Update\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>service.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Locate-the-Windows-Update-service.jpg\" alt=\"Windows update error 0xc1900401\" width=\"451\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Locate-the-Windows-Update-service.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Locate-the-Windows-Update-service-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Locate-the-Windows-Update-service-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Then, right click it. Select <em><strong>\u201cProperties\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Then-right-click-it.-Select-Properties.jpg\" alt=\"Then, right click it. Select \u201cProperties\" width=\"376\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Then-right-click-it.-Select-Properties.jpg 376w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Then-right-click-it.-Select-Properties-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Then-right-click-it.-Select-Properties-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Set the startup type to<em><strong> \u201cAutomatic\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Set-the-startup-type-to-Automatic.jpg\" alt=\"Windows update error 0xc1900401\" width=\"391\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Set-the-startup-type-to-Automatic.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Set-the-startup-type-to-Automatic-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Set-the-startup-type-to-Automatic-128x150.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Set-the-startup-type-to-Automatic-150x176.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Click <em><strong>\u201cstart\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, <em><strong>(If the service status displayed \u201cstopped\u201d)<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>7. Click <em><strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, then <em><strong>click \u201cOK\u201d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>8. Restart your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Your computer should now be able to update flawlessly, without error code 0xc1900401.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Manually Install The Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still find yourself facing the<\/span><b> 0xc1900401 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you can choose to install the latest update manually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process is too long to show here, but this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">official Microsoft update assistant<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will guide you through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply navigate to the link, download the update assistant\u00a0 and follow the instructions on screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PS, the links above are for those who are running Windows 10 machines. If you are running <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windows 11, then this is the link for you.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those running older versions of windows, or legacy virtual machines, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/topic\/how-to-download-a-windows-update-manually-9f939f2d-c136-8533-cf83-39292c44bffa#:~:text=Select%20Start%20%3E%20Control%20Panel%20%3E%20Security,be%20installed%20onto%20your%20computer.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">this official Microsoft Community Forum post covers most bases<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/get-the-latest-windows-update-7d20e88c-0568-483a-37bc-c3885390d212#:~:text=If%20you%20want%20to%20install,updates%20are%20available%2C%20install%20them.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Official Microsoft Windows 10\/11 Update Page<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also a good information point for those facing the <\/span><b>0xc1900401 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv3\">Recover Data After Windows update error 0xc1900401<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like we said, missing system files can cause the 0xc1900401 message to pop up on your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system files can be missing due to corruption, or deletion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they have been corrupted, you need a repair tool <strong>(easy)<\/strong>, or you need to replace the files <strong>(hard)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your files have been deleted, then you would need to replace them manually <strong>(hard)<\/strong>, or use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/windows-data-recovery-software.php\"><b>Windows Data Recovery Software<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool <strong>(easy)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to go about recovery is to use the built in Windows System restore feature. However, if the files have been deleted, then the only foolproof option is to use <\/span><b>Windows Data Recovery Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of such a tool would be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/windows-data-recovery-software.php\"><b>Stellar Data Recovery Software<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"srv4\">Why Stellar, you ask? Well, we prefer to let our numbers speak for themselves.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>14:<\/strong> The number of major Indian cities that we have a presence in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>30+:<\/strong> The number of years of experience we have in the data recovery sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>100+:<\/strong> The number of dedicated R&amp;D engineers that we employ.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>190+:<\/strong> The number of countries where we have satisfied customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3,000,000+:<\/strong> The number of customers we have served.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the above, here are some more reasons why Stellar Data Recovery Software is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/top-data-recovery-software-available-in-india.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Top Data Recovery Software Available in India<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have received numerous national and international awards for our services. We have been recognized as <em><strong>\u201cbest in category\u201d<\/strong><\/em> by independent reviewers as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We serve fortune 500 companies, such as Dell, HDFC, Sony, Infosys, and FedEx among others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Stellar Data Recovery Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is 100% free to download with no hidden charges \u2014 you pay only once you are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certain<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that your data can be recovered.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/stellar-data-recovery-solutions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Stellar Data Recovery should be your Preferred Choice of Data Recovery?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Things To Remember- Windows Update Error 0xc1900401<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>A few important points to bear in mind:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When running the SFC scan, do not have any other write processes running, these could affect verification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is normal for the SFC scan to take upwards of an hour to complete. The duration depends on how old your machine is, the type of storage used, and how full the storage is. For instance, older storage like HDDs will take longer to scan than newer NVME M.2 SSDs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take care of capitalization. It is easier to copy and paste the commands that we have listed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: if your system files are missing due to deletion, Fix # 4 will make no difference. The DISM command can only <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repair,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recover.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/free-data-recovery-tools-from-stellar.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Data Recovery Tools from Stellar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recovery ,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you will need to use dedicated\u00a0 <\/span><b>data recovery software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><b>Stellar Data Recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps listed above in Fix # 5 can Fix Windows Update Errors of any kind.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With that in mind, we are confident that by now, you will have been able to overcome the 0xc1900401 message.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that you found this article useful, and we will see you in the next one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/stellar-windows-data-recovery-software-complete-guide.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Points That Make Stellar Best Data Recovery Software for Windows<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Windows update error 0xc1900401 is a fairly common occurrence, and is not a reason to panic. 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