Windows upgrade to 8.1 failed

Inenting

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So when the windows 8.1 upgrade came out I updated to it without any problems but a few weeks ago a driver update showed up in windows update thingy. I decided to update it but it went horribly wrong my screen went black and stayed black for a hour, that's when I decided to restart my computer after the logo I just got a black screen with a flashing mouse. I made a recovery stick with my sisters windows 8.1 laptop and renewed my windows to 8. I wanted to upgrade to windows 8.1 again but it didn't work after it rebooted it just went to windows 8 again and gave me an error message that said that it couldn't update to windows 8.1. I searched on Google for a few hour and what I got was that I need to update my video drivers. I tried the default drivers I got (v8.9) it didn't work I tried the newest beta one (v13.11) didn't work either. And because my laptop manufacturer is Toshiba i cant update to the latest release of catalyst control center so i have to use the old version of Toshiba or the beta version. Both didn't work BUT before the driver incident I successfully updated to windows 8.1 with v13.11 beta however now it doesn't want to work anymore. Any suggestions?

P.S. You can see my system specs in the system specs thingy on the left side under my name.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3320M @ 2.60GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel PLCSF8 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 7610M
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    698GB TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075 (SATA)
    Mouse
    Rapoo 7100P
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows 8 defender
Hello Inenting,

welcome to the forum. You can update to Windows 8.1 via the "Store" app. There are specific instructions from Microsoft as to which updates you need to install before you can update to 8.1. From my experience I can assure you, it is better to install all available updates. When you have patched Windows 8.0 to the latest version, you should be able to install Windows 8.1 using the Store.

If it still doesn't work please give us the error message.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 (6.3.9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Ultrabook 14-b083eg
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i3-3217U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 (2 x 4 GB modules)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    35.5 cm (14") HD BrightView LED-backlit (1366 x 768)
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSDNow V300 120 - SV300S37A120G (Firmware 505ABBF1)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000
    Internet Speed
    Broadband
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    avast! Free Antivirus 2014
    Other Info
    System BIOS Version F.1B (Aug 23, 2013)
I installed all the updates I could from important updates to optional ones but when I try to install the following happens:

1. It goes through the installation process in the windows store
2. The computer reboots
3. It says its doing something
4. It says its restoring back to the previous windows

And when I log in it gives me this error:

"Couldn't update to Windows 8.1

Sorry, we couldn't complete the update to Windows 8.1. We've restored your previous version of Windows to this PC.

0xC1900101 - 0x40017"
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3320M @ 2.60GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel PLCSF8 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 7610M
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    698GB TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075 (SATA)
    Mouse
    Rapoo 7100P
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows 8 defender
Looks like you are not alone

Have you tried
  • detaching all peripheral devices (except monitor, keyboard and mouse perhaps although if the mouse is "fancy", the mouse driver could be the problem (SteelSeries - Gaming Mice) not sure about your Rapoo 7100P)
  • Update the drivers for all devices that are still left (graphic card and make sure they are explicitly Windows 8.1 compatible
  • perform a clean boot as described here How to perform a clean boot in Windows

Now try again. Please report back how it went.

My findings
[RESOLVED] Couldn't update to Windows 8.1 - 0xC1900101 - 0x40017

Error 0xC1900101-0x40017 trying to install 8.1 - Microsoft Community
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 (6.3.9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Ultrabook 14-b083eg
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i3-3217U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 (2 x 4 GB modules)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    35.5 cm (14") HD BrightView LED-backlit (1366 x 768)
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSDNow V300 120 - SV300S37A120G (Firmware 505ABBF1)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000
    Internet Speed
    Broadband
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    avast! Free Antivirus 2014
    Other Info
    System BIOS Version F.1B (Aug 23, 2013)
I detached all usb devices (Only had mouse in anyway), there we no updates for my drivers and I did a clean boot.

But still the same error
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3320M @ 2.60GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel PLCSF8 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 7610M
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    698GB TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075 (SATA)
    Mouse
    Rapoo 7100P
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows 8 defender
Windows 8.1 upgrade reboots to black screen of 'nothingness'. - OUC1TOO - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Error 0xC1900101 ? 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Community


Microsoft Forum Moderator said:
Error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1


Hello,

We understand that many customers are receiving error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1. This error is typically caused by an incompatible driver.



If you are receiving this error:
1.
First, please double-check the error code. There are many variations of error 0xC1900101, each with a different location code -- the error extension, located after the dash. The information in this thread is intended only for location code 0x40017. If you are receiving a different location code, these steps are unlikely to resolve your issue.

2.
Check that you’ve already updated all of your drivers. In particular, if you have an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, make sure you’ve installed the latest Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers


3.
Check that you do not have any Frequently Asked Questions - What devices are supported by the SteelSeries Engine? that support the SteelSeries Engine installed on your PC. The SteelSeries Engine software is currently not supported on Windows 8.1. Please uninstall the software before attempting to update to Windows 8.1

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

Can't Complete Windows 8.1 Install

http://www.eightforums.com/windows-...s-8-1-requirements-strand-some-users-8-a.html


http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-confirms-some-older-amd-processors-do-not-support-windows-81
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Windows 8.1 upgrade reboots to black screen of 'nothingness'. - OUC1TOO - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Error 0xC1900101 ? 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Community


Microsoft Forum Moderator said:
Error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1


Hello,

We understand that many customers are receiving error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1. This error is typically caused by an incompatible driver.



If you are receiving this error:
1.
First, please double-check the error code. There are many variations of error 0xC1900101, each with a different location code -- the error extension, located after the dash. The information in this thread is intended only for location code 0x40017. If you are receiving a different location code, these steps are unlikely to resolve your issue.

2.
Check that you’ve already updated all of your drivers. In particular, if you have an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, make sure you’ve installed the latest Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers


3.
Check that you do not have any Frequently Asked Questions - What devices are supported by the SteelSeries Engine? that support the SteelSeries Engine installed on your PC. The SteelSeries Engine software is currently not supported on Windows 8.1. Please uninstall the software before attempting to update to Windows 8.1

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

Can't Complete Windows 8.1 Install

http://www.eightforums.com/windows-...s-8-1-requirements-strand-some-users-8-a.html


http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-confirms-some-older-amd-processors-do-not-support-windows-81
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Well :-(

As a last resort what Microsoft tells to do is to

1) disconnect from the internet
2) install a clean 8.0
3) disable download of drivers from Windows update
No Windows Update Driver Update.png
3) reconnect to the internet
4) Install Windows Updates (without drivers)
5) Install 8.1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 (6.3.9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Ultrabook 14-b083eg
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i3-3217U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 (2 x 4 GB modules)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    35.5 cm (14") HD BrightView LED-backlit (1366 x 768)
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSDNow V300 120 - SV300S37A120G (Firmware 505ABBF1)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000
    Internet Speed
    Broadband
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    avast! Free Antivirus 2014
    Other Info
    System BIOS Version F.1B (Aug 23, 2013)
Well :-(

As a last resort what Microsoft tells to do is to

1) disconnect from the internet
2) install a clean 8.0
3) disable download of drivers from Windows update
View attachment 35946
3) reconnect to the internet
4) Install Windows Updates (without drivers)
5) Install 8.1

I did this but it did not work it still gives me the same error now I have a new question:

If I did a clean windows 8.1 install with a ISO would it automatically activate because my OEM key is injected into my bios?

EDIT: In the windows store it says: after the download you have to accept the license conditions (It's in dutch and I forgot what it was in english) otherwise it reverts back to the previous windows BUT I do not get anything to accept after it downloads. It just starts installing it and fails. Could this be a bug?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3320M @ 2.60GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel PLCSF8 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 7610M
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    698GB TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075 (SATA)
    Mouse
    Rapoo 7100P
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows 8 defender
If I did a clean windows 8.1 install with a ISO would it automatically activate because my OEM key is injected into my bios?

That didn't work for me. I had a laptop with Windows 8.0 pre-installed but I replaced the HDD with a SSD so I had an empty hard disk and the 8.0 key in the BIOS

I installed 8.1 and it asked for a key and didn't activate. I called Microsoft and they asked for a key. I told them it was in the BIOS and I didn't know the key and they said that I needed to contact the laptop manufacturer.

I installed 8.0 and it recognised the key in the BIOS, didn't ask for a key and was activated. Then I installed the updates and eventually Windows 8.1 from the Store.

You have a Toshiba computer. Have you seen these instructions?

How to Update from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 (6.3.9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Ultrabook 14-b083eg
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i3-3217U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 (2 x 4 GB modules)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    35.5 cm (14") HD BrightView LED-backlit (1366 x 768)
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSDNow V300 120 - SV300S37A120G (Firmware 505ABBF1)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000
    Internet Speed
    Broadband
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    avast! Free Antivirus 2014
    Other Info
    System BIOS Version F.1B (Aug 23, 2013)

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3320M @ 2.60GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel PLCSF8 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 7610M
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    698GB TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075 (SATA)
    Mouse
    Rapoo 7100P
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows 8 defender
Okay. There is possibly a way to install 8.1 directly.

There are instructions how to get a 8.1 ISO file and then I believe you use a generic key to install and then you enter your key and it will be activated. If you have 8.0 activated you should be able to read your key with a tool. I haven't tried that but I would advise you to read that thread and ask there if you can do it that way.

The generic keys are there.

http://www.eightforums.com/installation-setup/34102-how-download-windows-8-1-clean-install.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 (6.3.9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Ultrabook 14-b083eg
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i3-3217U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 (2 x 4 GB modules)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    35.5 cm (14") HD BrightView LED-backlit (1366 x 768)
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSDNow V300 120 - SV300S37A120G (Firmware 505ABBF1)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000
    Internet Speed
    Broadband
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    avast! Free Antivirus 2014
    Other Info
    System BIOS Version F.1B (Aug 23, 2013)
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