Windows update error 0xc1900223

Существует два основных способа обновления Windows 10 до новой сборки — в полуавтоматическом режиме через Центр обновлений и в режиме ручном, используя скачанный установочный ISO-образ свежей версии операционной системы. Первый способ проще и удобнее, с другой стороны, при его использовании чаще приходится сталкиваться с разного рода ошибками, например, с ошибкой с кодом 0xc1900223, возникающей после загрузки пакетов обновления на компьютер, чаще всего в тот момент, когда процедура апдейта уже подходит к концу. Появление этой ошибки было отмечено пользователями при попытке обновления до сборки 2004 и выше, но не исключено, что столкнуться с ней вам придётся и в более новых редакциях системы.

Ошибка 0xc1900223 в Windows 10

Так, схожие следствия имеет ошибка с кодом 0xc1900404, также препятствующая завершению процедуры установки обновлений, но при этом встречающаяся в Windows 10 2004. Причиной обеих ошибок чаще всего становится повреждение установочных файлов, вызванное сбоями в работе самого Центра обновления, нестабильным интернет-соединением, реже к ошибкам приводит некорректная конфигурация компьютера. Так или иначе, ошибка 0xc1900223 не является фатальной, её, как и другие подобные ошибки Центра обновлений, можно исправить достаточно простыми методами.

Запустите средство устранения неполадок

Первое, что следует предпринять в такой ситуации — пустить в ход встроенный инструмент устранения неполадок. Напоминаем, что запустить его можно из раздела «Обновление и безопасность» приложения Параметры. Выбираем Устранение неполадок → Дополнительные средства устранения неполадок → Центр обновления Windows. Если ошибки будут найдены, программа сообщит об этом и предпримет необходимые действия для решения проблемы.

Если средство устранения неполадок не выявило проблем, но вы всё равно считаете, что Центр обновления работает некорректно, сбросьте его настройки к дефолтным. Для этих целей можно использовать утилиту WUReset или скрипт ResetWUEng, скачав их с сайта wureset.com/downloads.html. 
Есть ещё такой инструмент как Fixdows, упрощающий процедуру сброса Центра обновлений до максимума, нажатием одноименной кнопки, смотрите приложенный скриншот.
Очистите кэш обновлений

Если этого оказалось недостаточно, удалите все загруженные Центром обновления файлы апдейта вручную. Для этого нужно очистить содержимое каталогов кэша %windir%SoftwareDistribution и %windir%System32catroot2, предварительно остановив связанные службы следующими командами в запущенной от имени администратора консоли CMD или PowerShell:

1. net stop wuauserv
2. net stop cryptSvc

3. net stop bits
4. net stop msiserver
Затем полностью очищаем содержимое каталога SoftwareDistribution и catroot2, после чего запускаем приостановленные службы теми же командами, заменив в них ключ «stop» на «start». В рамках очистки временных файлов рекомендуется удалить также и скрытую папку C:$WINDOWS.~BT, если таковая имеется.
Сбросьте сетевое соединение 

В качестве дополнительной меры рекомендуется очистить кэш DNS, сбросить сетевые настройки. Если ошибка 0xc1900223 была связана с проблемами сетевой конфигурации, эти простые действия позволят её устранить. Запустите от имени администратора командную строку или PowerShell и выполните в ней последовательно эти команды:

1. ipconfig /flushdns
2. netsh winsock reset
3. netsh winsock reset proxy
По завершении процедуры сброса перезагрузите компьютер.

Отключите потенциально конфликтное ПО

Не используете сторонние программы, изменяющие конфигурацию сетевого подключение на глобальном уровне. Отключите VPN, если на компьютере у вас установлен такой инструмент как Pi-Hole для Windows, временно остановите его службу командами pihole и pihole disable, выполненными в командной строке.

Обновите систему с помощью Media Creation Tool 

Как уже было сказано, обновить Windows 10 можно не только через Центр обновления, но и как-то иначе, например, с помощью официального инструмента Media Creation Tool, созданного Microsoft. Эта программа автоматически проверяет компьютер на совместимость с актуальной версией Windows, после чего загружает с сервера Microsoft входящие в состав дистрибутива установочные файлы и запускает процедуру обновления системы. Подробно останавливаться на данном моменте мы не будем, так как эта тема уже неоднократно раскрывалась на страницах нашего сайта. 
Если вы выяснили, что ошибка вызывается при попытке установки конкретного обновления, попробуйте установить его в автономном режиме, скачав соответствующий пакет с каталога Центра обновлений Microsoft. Предположим, нам нужно скачать и установить пакет KB4601319. Переходим на страницу Центра обновления Microsoft, вставляем в поисковое поле номер пакета, выполняем поиск по базе, скачиваем файл MSU или CAB. Пакет MSU устанавливаем как обычную программу, установку пакета CAB производим командой dism.exe /online /add-package /packagepath:полный-путь-к-файлу-cab.
Проверьте целостность Windows 

Ну и не забываем, то упомянутая ошибка может быть вызвана повреждением системных файлов, обеспечивающих работу Центра обновлений. Выполняем в запущенной от имени администратора командной строке sfc /scannow, а если команда вернёт ошибку, то dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth, восстанавливающую само хранилище компонентов.

The error 0xc1900223 may appear when you attempt to update your Windows 10 installation, especially when installing a feature update like v1903 or v1909. There is no actionable advice from Microsoft, regarding this error.

• As per Microsoft, the error 0xc1900223 indicates that there was a problem downloading and installing the selected update. Windows Update will try again later and there is nothing you need to do at this time. Src: Get help with Windows 10 upgrade and installation errors

However, the error continues to occur even when attempting to install the update every time.

The SetupDiag utility (download) would log this error:

Error: SetupDiag reports abrupt down-level failure.
Last Operation: Finalize
Error: 0xC1900223 - 0x20009
LogEntry: Error MOUPG CSetupManager :: ExecutePreDownloadMode (8491): Result = 0xC1900223

The usual Windows Update troubleshooting methods may not fix this error. This post tells you how to prevent the error 0xc1900223 in Windows 10.

The error 0xc1900223 may occur if your computer is unable to connect to the Microsoft Update servers or its content delivery network. This can happen if you have earlier blocked a bunch of Microsoft server addresses manually or using a specialized program that writes to the Windows HOSTS file. This error can also occur if you leverage a specialized DNS server to block third-party web addresses.

1. Disable your VPN software

VPN software can interfere with the Windows Update process sometimes. If you’re using a VPN connection to connect to a work network, disconnect from the network and turn off the VPN software (if applicable) and try upgrading again.

2. Rename your HOSTS file (temporarily)

If disabling your VPN software doesn’t work or if you don’t use a VPN, then try renaming the HOSTS file.

1. Open the folder C:WindowsSystem32DriversEtc

2. Rename the file named HOSTS to HOSTS.OLD. You’ll be asked for consent (admin consent) to rename the file. Click Continue when prompted.
3. Open a Command Prompt window and type the following command to clear the Windows DNS cache:

   ipconfig /flushdns

4. Attempt to install Windows Updates again.
5. Once done, rename HOSTS.OLD back to HOSTS. Also, inspect your HOSTS file and make sure you don’t block Microsoft Update server addresses.

3. Change your DNS resolver

Ad-blocking DNS servers like Pi-Hole can cause the error 0xc1900223 or similar. You’ll need to disable Pi-Hole temporarily to install Windows Updates.

If you’ve been using Pi-Hole at the router level, then you’ll need to revert to the ISP-default DNS resolvers, or use one of the free DNS servers (temporarily):

• Google Public DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
• Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1

• And then, flush the Windows DNS cache by running the ipconfig /flushdns command from a Command Prompt window.

Workarounds or WU Error 0xc1900223

While you may be unable to install the Feature update (v1903, v1909, etc) via the Windows Update channel, there are at least two other ways to get them installed on your system.

Visit the Microsoft Windows 10 Download site.

Download the latest Windows Update Assistant tool (preferred), and run it. Follow the instructions and upgrade Windows 10.

(or)

Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft Windows 10 Download site mentioned above.

Run the Media Creation Tool and choose Upgrade this PC now.

Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the process. Note that the Media Creation Tool preserves your files, apps, and settings by default, if you’ve opted for the “Upgrade this PC now” option (in the previous screen).

That should upgrade your Windows 10 installation without encountering the error 0xc1900223.

Editor’s note: On the other hand, if you see the error 0xc1900223 when installing a Cumulative Update (instead of Feature update), then you can download the Cumulative Update package locally via the Windows Update catalog.

Some users are reporting a Windows Update error 0xc1900223 while trying to installing Windows Update. This problem especially comes when installing a Feature Update. With this error code, you could see an error message that states:

There were problems installing some updates, but we will try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: Feature update to Windows 11/10 – Error 0xc1900223.

In this guide, we have come with some easy solutions that will help you to get out of this mess.

To fix Windows Update Error 0xc1900223, follow the below suggestion:

1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
2. Run Media Creation Tool
3. Disable your VPN software
4. Flush the DNS cache
5. Perform DISM and SFC tools
6. Disable Network-wide adblocker
7. Reset Windows update component
8. Install via Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Let us see them in detail:

1] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

To get the problem solved, you first need to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. This will check irregularities with Windows Updates and the status of services related to the process. That way, it could help you to fix the issue. The procedure to run the Windows Updates Troubleshooter is as follows:

Open the Windows Settings using Win+I Shortcut key.

On the Settings page, select Updates & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.

Now select Windows Updates Troubleshooter from this list and run it.

Once it completes the process, restart your computer and check for the error issue.

Furthermore, you could also run the Windows Update Online Troubleshooter.

2] Run Media Creation Tool

After running Windows Update troubleshooter, if you are still not able to update Windows 10 installation then you can run Media Creation Tool to fix this problem.

To get it started, navigate to the Microsoft page and then click on the Download Tool Now buttons, available under Create Windows 10 installation media section.

Now go to the download location and double click on the executable. During this, if UAC prompts on the screen, click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

Run the Media Creation Tool on your computer and then choose to Upgrade this PC now.

Next, follow the on-screen instructions to continue the process. Please note that this will save your files, apps, and most settings in place.

Once you complete the operation, restart your computer and check if this method fixed the issue.

3] Disable your VPN software

If you are using VPN software, there may be a high possibility of occurring this error message. So, in that case, disable your VPN connection and then reboot your computer. Once it starts up, try to install the Windows Update again and check if it solves the problem.

4] Flush the DNS cache

Sometimes a problem like this error code can also occur due to a network inconsistency. In this case, you may need to flush the DNS cache via the command prompt. Here are the steps you can use to do it.

First of all, click on the Start button and type command prompt.

Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

If UAC prompts on the screen, click on the Yes button to grant administrative privileges.

In the command prompt window, type the below text code and hit enter after each one:

ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

After the successful execution of the above commands, restart your system and check if the problem is solved now.

5] Perform DISM and SFC tools

This problem has also been seen to occur due to some kind of temporary malfunction or system file corruption. In such a case you first need to run System File Checker and then the DISM tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

To get it started, open an elevated Command Prompt first.

Once it opens, type in the below command-line and then hit enter to execute it –

sfc /scannow

This will take a few minutes to complete the operation. So as long as the system scans the text code, you are free to do any other work if you want.

After the successful SFC scan, restart your Windows device to apply the changes.

Thereafter, you would need to repair the Windows system files by running the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool. Here is how to do it:

Open the elevated Command Prompt window again and input the following text code:

Dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

Dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Here you need to hit enter after each command-line to execute.

After running the process, reboot your device and check if the problem still exists.

6] Disable Network-wide adblocker

If you are using a Disable Network-wide adblocker like Pi-Hole, you may want to disable it temporarily and see if it helps.

7] Reset Windows update component

If the above methods don’t work and the problem is still persevering then it might be related to some kind of Windows update bug. In such a case, you need to reset Windows Update components through commands. This procedure will reset all settings related to Windows Updates to default.

After resetting the components file, restart your computer and check if it fixes the problem.

8] Install via Microsoft Update Catalog website

You can download and install the website manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

I hope it helps!

Some Windows 10 users are encountering the error 0xc1900223 whenever they try to install a Windows Update conventionally. In most documented cases, the problem occurs when the user attempts to install the 1903 update, and typically, the error appears when the update reaches 97%.

In case you’re only encountering the issue with the 1903 update, you should attempt to install the update again via the $GetCurrent folder. If that doesn’t work, another convenable method that might allow you to circumvent the issue is to use the Upgrade this PC Now feature of the Media Creation Tool. Another way to circumvent the built-in WU component is to install the update manually via the Microsoft Update Catalog.

However, this issue can also be caused by a network-wide adblocker like Pi-Hole. If you’re using one, you can either disable it temporarily (while installing the update) or uninstalling the utility altogether.

In some cases, the issue can also occur due to some kind of glitch or system file corruption that ends up affecting the Windows Update component. In this case, you can try to refresh every Windows Update component or run a couple of utilities capable of fixing system file corruption (SFC, DISM or Clean Install).

Method 1: Forcing the update via $getcurrent folder

Whenever you try to install a pending Windows update, Windows 10 will automatically create a $GetCurrent and $SysReset folders in your C: drive. This folder will contain log files about the latest Windows Update process, but might also contain installation files from that update.

In case you’re dealing with a failed windows update (which is the case if you’re encountering the error 0xc1900223) you might be able to force install the update by accessing the media subfolder of the $getcurrent folder and re-doing the installation that way.

However, keep in mind that the $getcurrent folder is hidden by default. So, you’re either going to need to access directly via the address bar or by enabling Hidden folders from File Explorer.

Here’s a quick step by step guide on forcing the update via the c folder:

1. Open File Explorer, paste the following command inside the navigation bar at the top and press Enter:

    C:/$getcurrent

   Note: Keep in mind that you might need to change C to the letter corresponding to your current OS drive.
   Note 2: Additionally, you can access this location manually by enabling hidden items first (In File Explorer, go to View and check the box associated with Hidden Items.

   

2. After you do this, access the media folder from the list of subfolders and double-click on the Start executable.
3. Once you’re inside the update installation screen, follow the on-screen prompts to install the update via the dedicated executable.
4. After the update installs successfully, restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next system startup.

In case the $getcurrent folder is not visible, it’s very likely that the WU component wasn’t able to update the files necessary for the installation. If this is applicable, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 2: Updating via Media Creation Tool

If the automated WU function is not able to update to version 1903 on its own, you might be able to force the installation by using the Media Creation tool. On top of allowing you to clean install Windows 10, this tool also includes an Upgrade this PC Now feature that will convenable allow you to fix the 0xc1900223.

Several affected users have confirmed that this operation allowed them to bring their Windows 10 build up to date.

Here’s a quick guide on updating to Windows 10 version 1903 via the Media Creation Tool:

1. visit this link (here) and click on the Update Now button in order to download the Windows 10 upgrade assistant.
2. After the executable is downloaded successfully, double-click on it and click Yes at the UAC (User Account Control) to grant administrative privileges.
3. Next, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
4. Once the operation is complete, restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved at the next computer startup.
5. Once your computer boots back up, see if the issue is now resolved.

In case the Windows update installation attempt fails with the same 0xc1900223, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 3: Disabling Pi-Hole (or a different network-wide adblocker)

As it turns out, the 0xc1900223 error code when installing a Windows 10 update can also be triggered by Pi-Hole or a similar network-wide adblocker. According to other affected users, this issue can be caused by a DNS blocklist that might end up stopping the update from completing.

Users that found themselves in a similar situation have confirmed that they managed to install the update without the same error by disabling or uninstalling Pi-Hole while the updating is taking place.

Disabling Pi-Hole Temporarily

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. Next, type ‘cmd’ and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated CMD prompt with admin access. When you’re prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.
2. Once you’re inside the elevated CMD prompt, type the following command to invoke the Pi-Hole utility:

    pihole

3. Once Pi-Hole has been invoked, type the following command and press Enter to disable it:

   pihole disable

4. Now that the Pi-Hole adblocker utility is disabled, attempt to install the update that was failing again and see if you can install it without getting the 0xc1900223.
5. If the update is installed successfully, run the following command in the same elevated terminal in order to enable Pi-Hole again:

   pihole disable

Uninstalling Pi-Hole

1. Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Next, type ‘cmd’ in the text box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated CMD prompt. At the UAC (User Account Control) prompt, click Yes to grant administrative privileges.
2. Inside the elevated CMD prompt, type the following commands and press Enter in order to commence the uninstallation of Pi-Hole:

   pihole uninstall

3. Once the command is successfully processed, restart your computer.
4. At the next update, attempt to install the update that was previously failing with the 0xc1900223 error and see if the operation is complete.

In case this method wasn’t applicable or it didn’t resolve the issue, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 4: Flushing the DNS cache

As it turns out, this particular issue can also occur due to a network inconsistency that can be resolved by flushing your computer’s DNS cache. The easiest way to do this is via an elevated CMD prompt.

After doing this and restarting their computer, some affected users have confirmed that they were finally able to complete the Windows Update installation without encountering the 0xc1900223 error.

Here’s a quick guide with the steps you need to take in order to flush your DNS cache from an elevated Command Prompt window:

1. Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R on your Keyboard. Then, inside the text box, type ‘cmd’ and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated CMD window.

   Note: When you’re prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. Once you’re inside the elevated CMD prompt, type the following commands in order and press Enter after each command:

   ipconfig /flushdns
   ipconfig /registerdns
   ipconfig /release
   ipconfig /renew

3. After each command is processed successfully, restart your computer and attempt to install the update that was previously failing at the next computer startup.

If this method didn’t allow you to fix the 0xc1900223 error, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 5: Installing the update via the Microsoft Update Catalog

If none of the methods above have allowed you to fix the issue so far, you might be able to complete the installation of 1903 by doing it manually via the Microsoft Update Catalog. This procedure will install the update directly (without involving the local WU component). This means that every corrupted dependency that might cause this issue will circumvent.

Here’s a quick guide on installing the 1903 update manually via the Microsoft Update Catalog:

1. First things first, you need to know your OS architecture (if it’s 32-bit or 64-bit). If you don’t know it, open File Explorer, right-click on This PC and choose Properties from the newly appeared context menu.
2. Once you’re inside the System Properties screen, take a look at the System Type category. If it says 64-bit, you will need to download the 64-bit update and if it says 32-bit, you need the 32-bit version.
3. Once you are certain of your OS architecture, visit this link (here) and use the search function in the top-right corner of the screen to search for ‘4522355‘ and press Enter.
4. After the result page is generated, look for the correct version corresponding to your Windows 10 version (x64-based or x86-based) and click on the Download button associated with the correct Windows Update.
5. On the confirmation page, click on the link once again to initiate the download.
6. Wait patiently until the download is complete, then open the .msu installation package and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
7. After the installation is complete, restart your computer to allow the remaining files to install.

In case the same issue is still occurring, or you can’t find the update that is failing conventionally using Microsoft Update Catalog, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 6: Refresh every Windows Update component

If none of the methods so far have allowed you to resolve this issue, it’s very likely that you’re encountering this particular issue due to a Windows Update glitch that ends up inhibiting WU’s ability to install new updates. This is apparent if multiple updates are failing with this same error code (0xc1900223 error).

Several Windows users that encountered the same issue have confirmed that the issue was resolved and the 1903 build installed successfully after they followed a series of steps capable of resetting every component associated with WU (Windows Update).

Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on resetting every involved Windows Update component manually from an elevated CMD prompt:

1. Open up a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Next, inside the text box, type ‘cmd’ and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open up an elevated Command Prompt window.

   Note: When you’re prompted by the UAC (User Account Control), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. After you manage to open the elevated CMD prompt, type the following commands in order and press Enter after each one in order to stop every essential WU service:

   net stop wuauserv
   net stop cryptSvc
   net stop bits
   net stop msiserver

   Note: These commands will automatically stop the services associated with Windows Update, MSI Installer, Cryptographic and BITS services.
3. Once you manage to disable every essential service, paste the following commands (in whichever order) and press Enter after each one to rename the two folders that Windows users to store update files (SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2):

   ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old 
   ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old

   Note: If you didn’t know, SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 are two folders responsible for storing update files that are actively being used by the Windows Updating component. Since the two cannot be deleted conventionally, the only way to limit the damage of a corrupted file is to force your OS to create new healthy copies that will take their place.

4. Once you manage to delete the two folders, type these final commands and press Enter after each command to restart the same services (the same ones that we disabled at step 2):

   net start wuauserv
   net start cryptSvc
   net start bits
   net start msiserver

5. After each service is restarted, attempt to install the same update that was previously filing again and see if it installs successfully now (without the 0xc1900223 error).

In case the same error code is still preventing you from installing the update, follow the final method below.

Method 7: Running DISM & SFC scans

If no potential fixed worked for you, it’s very likely that you’re dealing with some type of system file corruption that has rendered your WU component inoperable. There are multiple ways to fix it, but most affected users have managed to get the issue resolved by using a couple of built-in utilities (SFC and DISM).

Both of these tools are capable of fixing system file corruption, but they operate differently – SFC uses a local cache to replace corruption with healthy equivalents while DISM relies on a subcomponent of WU to download healthy files that will replace corrupted files.

Our advice is to run both utilities in quick succession and doing a system restart in between them.

Start by performing an SFC scan, then restart and perform a DISM scan once the next startup is complete.

If  you’re still having issues, consider performing an in-place-repair (or a clean install if your data is already backed up)