8.1 Failure to install. 0xC1900101 - 0x30018

flyinpenguin

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So here is whats going on. Windows 8.1 failed to install. It would download, install, restart, install some more, restart, and then when it got to the updating devices or whatever it was exactly, it would error with 0xC1900101 - 0x30018. I found threads that pointed the issue to being wireless card issues. I tried updating the drivers before install, no go. The only thing that worked was disabling the card in the BIOS (I actually just ripped the damn thing out, but it works the same). So finally got windows 8.1 installed. Went to put my wireless card back in, booted up, almost instant frowny face blue screen. So 8.1 broke my wireless capability all together. If anyone has any ideas or knows how to fix this I would appreciate it. Otherwise it looks like I will just have to wait for microsoft to fix their default drivers or whatever they did. FYI, i have a ASUS Dual-band PCE-N35 wireless card.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
What about contacting ASUS and see what they say. I don't see any specific Windows 8.1 driver but maybe they have a beta version you could try.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
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    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
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    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
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    Realtek HD Audio
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    HP h2207
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    1680x1050@59Hz
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    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
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    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
What about contacting ASUS and see what they say. I don't see any specific Windows 8.1 driver but maybe they have a beta version you could try.
Unfortunately they don't have any drivers available on their website. I have one that came with it in a CD, but it does jack.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Agree there is none on their web site. What I meant was contact ASUS and ask when they will have one that works with 8.1?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
I will have to try that. I don't think they will do anything about it though, but its worth a shot. I just bought a wireless bridge to fix the issue for now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
ASUS is pretty responsive in my experience. Good luck. Please let us know how you make out.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
I finally got Windows 8.1 Upgrade to install on my ASUS F2A85-V Pro motherboard. After a few frustrating days of installation, then auto rollback with error 0xC1900101 - 0x30018, it finally worked. I don't know exactly what fixed it, but I suspect it was related to the Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller device driver for the onboard network adapter. Here is what I did to get it working:
1. From Device Manager, uninstall the Realtek driver and delete all the files. This was a 2013 driver (published 9/24) downloaded by Microsoft Update as an optional install. I optionally installed it through Windows Update in early Oct.)
(Duh.... Now I can't access my LAN, let alone the Internet, to search for a replacement driver)
2. Install an older 2012 device driver from the ASUS motherboard DVD
3. Reboot to make sure the LAN is still working on Windows 8.0.
4. Open the Windows Store and click on the Download button to start the Windows 8.1 upgrade process.
I took all defaults except storing documents in the cloud.
I was shocked when it worked.
For completeness sake, there were two other things I did, but I don't believe they had any effect:
1. I uninstalled the Arduino Uno device driver and deleted all driver files.
2. I powered on, and left on, my Epson V370 Scanner. All other USB devices have always been on (APC UPS, Dymo Labelwriter).

Eight Forums has given me a lot of help, as a "lurker", with Windows 8 so I thought I would share this in case it helps anyone else with this problem.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    i7 930
    Motherboard
    GA-X58-UD9
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    dual SLI Nvidia 470
    Browser
    IE 11
    Antivirus
    Norton 360
Ah, so your difference was completely uninstalling the previous before rolling back. I tried installing the drivers from the CD i have but it didn't work... I may try eradicating all drivers for wireless and install a fresh driver for it, but that will have to wait till I have time. Btw, Ztruker, ASUS couldn't do anything about it unfortunately. I will try a bunch of new solutions next week if i get the chance.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
The solution Microsoft has put out, says to disable your WiFi from your BIOS. It's a particular ASUS WiFi card. Sometimes a laptop has a switch to shut it off, that may work as well.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
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    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
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    Works 550w
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    MSI "M-Box"
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    Water Cooled
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    Dell Keyboard
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    Microsoft Intellimouse
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    Cable Medium Speed
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    Chrome/IE 10
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    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
It only affects during Install, should be able to turn it back on after it is in. Install the newest drivers FIRST, if you can, then turn it on. Or, download the drivers, then D/C from the net, shut off your WiFi router. Then turn on Wifi, and install while not connected to any Net.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
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