How to fix to Windows Update Error 0xc19001e1 [2023]

Windows Update errors are nothing new. Even in Windows 11, users seem to be reporting the “Error Code 0xc19001e1” on the Windows Update error across multiple user forums. So, if you are experiencing the same error code, go for these easy fixes to find a quick resolution to this issue.

Fix 1 – Run the official fixer

Run the official Windows Update fixer that you have on your system to quickly fix that.

Step 1 – Use the Win key+I keys at once. Then, switch to the “System“.

Step 2 – Go to “Troubleshoot” on the opposite side of the page.

 

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Step 3 – Open “Other troubleshooters” to get the complete list of troubleshooters.

 

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Step 4 – Look for “Windows Update” among all the troubleshooters. Tap “Run” to run it.

 

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Windows Update will automatically download and install the update on your system. Check if this works.

 

Fix 2 – Make sure the WUA service is running

Windows Update service needs to be started automatically.

Step 1 – You can find Windows Update in the services. So, use the Win+R keys together.

Step 2 – Then, type this and hit Enter.

services.msc

 

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Step 3 – Find the “Windows Update” service. Open that up.

 

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Step 4 – Make sure that the service ‘Startup type:’ is set to “Automatic“.

Step 5 – If it’s running, don’t do anything. Just tap “Start” if it isn’t.

 

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Save this change with a click on OK.

Go back to Windows Update and again try to update the system.

 

Fix 3 – Reset the WU components

The Windows Update process is dependent upon various components.

Step 1 – Using the search box, type “cmd“. Then, right-click “Command Prompt” and click the third option “Run as administrator“.

 

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Step 2 – First, you have to stall some services. So, run these four codes one-by-one.

net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc

 

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Step 3 – The main step of the solution involves renaming two important WU folders. So, execute these two codes. So, execute these two lines.

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

 

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Step 4 – So, as you have reset the WU components, you can run the following lines. This will kick start those services that we have stalled before.

net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc

 

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Exit the terminal after doing this.

 

Fix 4 – Run SFC/ DISM scans

SFC (System File Checking) tool and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Mangement) scan tools are often used by Windows users to tackle these errors.

Step 1 – Use the shortest way to open CMD. Press the Win key+R keys together. To do that, write “cmd“.

Step 2 – Then, use the Ctrl, Shift, and Enter these three keys together to open that with admin rights.



 

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Step 3 – Type this and hit Enter.

sfc /scannow

 

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Step 4 – Then, input this DISM commands one at a time and hit Enter to run the DISM scanning codes.

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

 

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Once you are done running the last DISM code, close the terminal.

Step 5 – Don’t forget to reboot your computer.

Check if this resolves the issue.