Windows 10: Media Creation Tool: 0xc1900101 - 0x20017 the installation failed in the safe_os phase with...

Hello,I have recently been having a lot of problems with updating my PC, as whenever I try to "Check for Updates" the only thing that is shows is "Your Device is missing important security and quality fixes.", and has no option to update in order to get these fixes. In my search to fix this problem, it was recommended to me to try and "Upgrade this PC" with the Windows Media Creation Tool. So I downloaded it, and ran it. It went through the whole process, but with it booted back up, a pop-up screenshotted below stated that "0xc1900101 - 0x20017 the installation failed in the safe_os phase wi

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Installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operati

Installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation, 0xC1900101 – 0x20017
i was trying to upgrade from windows 7 using a media creation tool after the installation my pc restarted and got an error that Installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation, 0xC1900101 – 0x20017

 

The installation Failed is SAFE_OS Phase 0xc1900101-0x20017

Hi all,

I am out of ideas here on how to upgrade from 1803 to 1903, I have been googling and trying things almost all night to no avail. I learned this is some sort of driver that is outdated, what is the best way to find which driver it is? Are driver update programs like SDI safe to use?

I tried to update both via the Windows 10 update assistant as well as the media creation tool. I always just get the installation Failed is SAFE_OS Phase 0xc1900101-0x20017.

- Removed all USB devices as well as extra HDDs and peripherals
- Ran various chkdsk and dism /online /remove-package /package as well as various other commands that repaired some errors.
- Tried the windows update troubleshooter
- Tried a clean boot

Any other ideas? I am thinking I may be stuck doing a fresh install of windows. If you need any other information please let me know and thanks!

 

Windows 8.1 Pro (64Bit) to 10 Pro Install Failure - 0xC1900101-0x20017 (SAFE_OS during BOOT)

Had Error:

0xC1900101 - 0x20017

The installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation.
when upgrading on a Dell Tower using the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to upgrade current system.

I followed two suggestions from another response I had read.

Uninstalled the virus scanner and unplugged all USB connections other than mouse and keyboard. This worked in my case.