The error 0xc190020e appears when an update is downloading, but there is not enough space to install the update content. The space required depends on the size of the update. Microsoft releases updates for Windows frequently, which requires a lot of space if you belong to the faction that updates their system the moment they find out. However, Updates are of the utmost importance and you should update your system if the update contains a fix for a critical system defect, what happens often, so don't give up on updating your system.
However, the error is not that critical and can be fixed quite easily. Intrinsically, you will just have to free up some space for the update on your system drive However, you should avoid cluttering or deleting system files without having proper idea about it, as it can cause critical issues and you may need to reinstall Windows.
Update wizard error 0xc190020e
What Causes Error 0xc190020e in Windows 10?
This error is not that serious and is caused by:
- Insufficient space . The error will appear every time you try to install an update for which you do not have the required amount of free space.
You can follow the solutions mentioned below to free up space.
Solution 1: increase disk space usage
First, Let's start by checking how much space we have available on the system drive. We will have to allocate more disk space to protect the system. This is how you do it:
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Go to your desktop, right click on $ 0027 This PC $ 0027 and select Properties (edit) .
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There, On the left side, select $ 0027 Advanced system settings $ 0027.
Click on Advanced System Settings -
Navigate to the System Protection tab and select the System Volume.
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In Disk space usage, move the slider to increase the amount of space allocated to System Protection, namely, Restore system.
Allocate more space
Solution 2: Delete $ Windows. ~ BT
BT is a temporary folder that is created when the system is updated with the responsibility of storing the update logs and the files necessary for the system update. This folder is, by default, hidden so you can't see it. However, you can access it by typing the folder path in Run. Here's how to empty the folder:
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press Winkey + R to open Run.
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When to run loads, write the following path:
Write the way
C:N-Windows. ~ BT
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Change C if your system unit is different.
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Once you have accessed the folder, empty content in and try to update your system again.
Solution 3: use Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup is a built-in utility that allows users to free up space on their hard drive. What happens is that the utility first scans the hard drive for files that are no longer needed and then cleans them. To run Disk Cleanup, do the following:
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Go to the start menu and type Disk Cleanup.
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Open Disk Cleanup and choose your system drive.
Choose the system drive -
Please select $ 0027 Temporary files $ 0027 of the list.
Select ok -
Click OK to start the utility.
Solution 4: uninstall apps
Another way to free up space on your system drive is to uninstall apps that were previously installed and are no longer used.. Here's how to do it:
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Go to the start menu, type in control panel and open it.
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In Programs, click on $ 0027 Uninstall a program $ 0027.
Look for Uninstall Programs in Control Panel -
Review the list of installed applications and double-click the applications you no longer use to free up space.
Solution 5: add a new entry in the Windows registry
Finally, there is one more thing you can do to install the update and that is to grant a special permission for the update in the windows registry. Here's how to modify the registry:
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Presione Winkey + R to open Run.
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Please enter $ 0027 regedit $ 0027.
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Once the Windows Registry loads, paste the following path into the address bar:
Paste the path in Registry Editor
Computer HKEY_LOCAL_SOFTWAREN_MACHINE-MicrosoftWindowsNCurrent VersionNWindowsUpdateN-OSUpgrade
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Right-click anywhere in the space to the right and select New> Valor DWORD (32 bits).
Create a new parameter -
Double click, name AllowOSUpgrade and set the value to 1.
Set the value to 1 -
Save changes and reboot your system.
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Try to update your system now.
