Solved Failed to upgrade to 8.1 (From windows 8)

davidvoyage

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Error: 0xC1900101, 0x30018-Failed to upgrade to 8.1

*FYI, I'm upgrading from Windows 8*
After downloading 3 gig and then it installs automatically. THen it restart automatically and at 68% ("Getting Devices Ready: 68%" it crashed. Restarted it and it restored back to Windows 8..
An error code is:
0xC1900101, 0x30018

Don't want to download 3 gig again, where is the installation file saved?

What should I do now? Install it again?
I'm using Asus N53J Laptop.
 
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Since you have not provided any configuration specific details, I can only tell you that one person reported an issue with a specific ASUS wifi card and the other had to dissble his/her antivirus to get through an update to Win 8.1 preview. However, since the error is exactly the same as yours, their issues (and fixes) may also apply to an 8.1 full upgrade as well:

Error 0xC1900101 - 0x30018, Couldn't update to Windows 8.1 Preview - Microsoft Community

Good luck.
 

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    PC/Desktop
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    Intel G2020
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    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
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    Samsung 840 EVO
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File is not downloaded again

I am also having problems with my 8.1 update therefore began again with the link available at the Store. The process just restarted without downloading the big file again.
 

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3rd attempt and still failed.
So far, I've disable antivirus and all start-up programs and still crashed during the installation.
Also updated my Nvidia driver to the latest version as well....

I haven't try disabling the wifi from bios yet. It seems complicated....

*Just read some other people have this problem with Asus and HP Laptops*
Some claim that they disable the network adapter in Device Manager and it will work. However, some say the network card is not functional after upgraded it to Windows 8.1
So I guess I should wait for Microsoft or Asus to patch it? Not really sure what should I do now :confused:
 

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Ok finally updated.
I simply disabled the network adapter before installation and it works.

HOwever, another problem...
My screen resolution is weird, i set it to 1900 x 1080 but in fact, it is only showing 1600 x900..
Already updated to the latest nvidia driver...do i have to reinstall it?
 

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What is the native resolution of your monitor? Make/model please.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
What is the native resolution of your monitor? Make/model please.

1920x1080 is the native resolution. (Typo in my previous post)
I don't have problem before upgrading to 8.1

Asus N53J Laptop

Even my games resolution screwd up now. I have to set everything to 1600x900 to view properly...
 

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Sounds like a driver issue to me. So, did you attempt to update your driver after the upgrade? Did Windows Update offer an upgrade option in that area. Did you go to your manufacture's site and look for a later version? Does your current display options show the highest option as 1920x1080?

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    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Not just a problem with laptops - just spent all day trying to update a brand new HP Pavillion 23 F207A AIO (came With Windows 8) and same problem. Have applied all updates to everything I could find - from windows update and from HP Support Assistant (even updated pencil sharpener and the cat), disconnected all peripherals except the mouse and keyboard, disabled Aunty Virus and still get error 0xC1900101-0x30018.

The installation runs through the whole process (taking 20 mins or so each time) then at the point of finally restarting says 'Sorry Schmuck - thanks for waiting but I'm going back to the previous version' (or something to that effect...)

I'm really tired of this... spent a large part of the day searching for an answer but not found anything that works.,,

Someone said wait two weeks and try again (that was four weeks ago)...

Does anyone know how to make 8.1 happen with this error?

I'll buy you a beer...

cheres,
Uptix
 

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    Windows 8.1
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion F207A
    CPU
    AMD A10-6700 with Radeon Graphics 3.70 Ghz
    Memory
    16gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5-point Touchscream
    Hard Drives
    2 TB Internal
    WD500 External
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    Wireless
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    Wireless
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    Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG 2014 Free
You might get it to upgrade if u reset the original version first or use a recovery disc to get the original -other than that uninstall anything that looks suspect or restore back as far as u can - but i doubt if the restore would work - worth a try, or try this first sfc /scannow with administrative privileges in command prompt that may be able to fix any corrupted system files.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Notebook N53SV Series
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)i7-2630 CPU @ 2.0GHz /turbo 2.9Hz
    Motherboard
    Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GT540M
    Sound Card
    realtek
    Screen Resolution
    1366/768
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 500gb 5400
    Keyboard
    microsoft wireless keyboard 3000 v2
    Mouse
    microsoft wieless mouse 5000
    Internet Speed
    13/16mbs
    Browser
    IE Firefox Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thanks whest ... running sfc now...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion F207A
    CPU
    AMD A10-6700 with Radeon Graphics 3.70 Ghz
    Memory
    16gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5-point Touchscream
    Hard Drives
    2 TB Internal
    WD500 External
    Keyboard
    Wireless
    Mouse
    Wireless
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG 2014 Free
sfc didn't find any problems.

" if u reset the original version first or use a recovery disc to get the original" ... this is new pc.. The windows store says all updates must be applied to 8 before upgrading to 8,1... that's all I've done.

cheers,
Uptix
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion F207A
    CPU
    AMD A10-6700 with Radeon Graphics 3.70 Ghz
    Memory
    16gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5-point Touchscream
    Hard Drives
    2 TB Internal
    WD500 External
    Keyboard
    Wireless
    Mouse
    Wireless
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG 2014 Free
You could download windows 8 rtm and burn it to a disc then shrink you drive, and create a new partition, and install it to that - u would need your original product key - u can download a tool to find it if you cant find it in the registry - you would also need a bit torrent program like Vuze and you just type in the magnet address - copy and paste if possible, and it will download the ISO files - use the core version for windows 8 and the supplied key during install and type in your OEM product key after it installs to activate :
Microsoft News | Leak: Windows 8.1 RTM x86/x64 English (WZT)
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Notebook N53SV Series
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)i7-2630 CPU @ 2.0GHz /turbo 2.9Hz
    Motherboard
    Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GT540M
    Sound Card
    realtek
    Screen Resolution
    1366/768
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 500gb 5400
    Keyboard
    microsoft wireless keyboard 3000 v2
    Mouse
    microsoft wieless mouse 5000
    Internet Speed
    13/16mbs
    Browser
    IE Firefox Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
After two more days of trying everything I could find, I happened on this:

Can't Complete Windows 8.1 Install

Solved in 5 minutes what I have spent countless hours trying to do.

I found that after following these instructions I had to do another restart (before going to the Windows Store) for 8.1 load correctly.

Seems (in my case at least) this has nothing to do with drivers.


Hope it works for anyone else with this problem,

(and yes, I owe this guy a beer...)

cheers,
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion F207A
    CPU
    AMD A10-6700 with Radeon Graphics 3.70 Ghz
    Memory
    16gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5-point Touchscream
    Hard Drives
    2 TB Internal
    WD500 External
    Keyboard
    Wireless
    Mouse
    Wireless
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG 2014 Free
stick with Windows 8.0 while you can and maybe wait for 8.2
8.1 is even worse than 8.0
 

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  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony
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