Windows 10: Windows Update error: We couldn't update the system reserve partition

Discus and support Windows Update error: We couldn't update the system reserve partition in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; HiI was trying to update to Windows 11, 24H2 version, however, the error "We couldn't update the system reserve partition" kept showing up. I've tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by SriramSurya02, May 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM.

  1. Windows Update error: We couldn't update the system reserve partition


    HiI was trying to update to Windows 11, 24H2 version, however, the error "We couldn't update the system reserve partition" kept showing up. I've tried using the method of deleting the fonts in the EFI partition as was instructed in another thread, but it still doesn't work for me. So any help would be great. Thanks!

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    SriramSurya02, May 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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  2. We couldn't update the system reserved partition - Windows 10 1803 Updates won't install

    The usual suggestion is to clean it out.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3086249/we-couldn-t-update-system-reserved-partition-error-installing-windows

    Are you implying DISM is showing a message about bootmgr? What is the message exactly? You may need to use a different DISM syntax and point to a /source:

    Otherwise it may be bogus. For a possibly related incident see

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update-winpc/windows-10-update-kb3213986-fails-repeatedly-with/46d9b1af-71a6-4d39-acaf-c3882047ac12

    What are the details for that?

    HTH

    Robert Aldwinckle

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    Robert Aldwinckle on forums, May 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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  3. Windows Update error: We couldn't update the system reserve partition

    "we couldn`t update the system reserved partition" error while upgrading to Windows 10

    Original Title: windows 10

    hi,i have windows 7 and trying download 10

    get near the end and message pops up

    `we couldn`t update the system reserved partition

    any help please

    john f`
     
    jordanfriend, May 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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