Windows 10: Windows 10 21H1 update fails on first boot with critical process dies after performing 49%...

I am running Windows 10 2004. The system has 24 GB of storage and C drive has 1.4 TB of free space. When attempting the update through the UPDATE Wizard, the update fails with an error code of 0x80070017. The error code is 0xC1900101 - 0x30017 CRITICAL PROCESS DEAD. At that point, the system reboots and attempts to restart the installation. This fails, so the system restores the original settings. I have the system configured with storage spaces, as well as a variety of MS and non-MS products installed, so doing a clean install is not an option. What other actions can I take?

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critical process died in windows 10

Hi,

To resolve your concern about the critical process died in Windows 10, we suggest that you do the system diagnostics. Here are the steps:

• Boot your computer and continuously press ESC key on your keyboard until you reach the
  Startup menu.
  
• From the Startup menu, press F2 (or whatever the designated key is) for
  System Diagnostics.
• Use arrow keys to navigate and choose Hard Drive Check.
• Choose Extensive Check.

Allow it to finish then boot your computer as normal.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Critical Process Died on windows 10 setup

Ive just opened event viewer as you suggested but I cant seem to find any error that says "critical process died"



I have attached a screenshot of the event viewer. I have scrolled to the bottom to where it first booted up.

Ive downloaded the software you sent the link for but I'm not sure how to use it as nothing shows up when I load it.

 

Critical Process Died

Hi,

Critical Process Died error happens because the process which was needed to run the Windows operating system ended abruptly for some reason. To resolve the issue, you may try suggested troubleshooting below:

• Update drivers in Windows 10

• Using System File Checker in Windows
10

• How to perform a clean boot in Windows

Update us with the result.