Error 0xc1900201 When Updating to Windows 11 24H2

Error 0xc1900201 When Updating to Windows 11 24H2 - system reserved partition error

When you attempt to upgrade to the latest feature update (e.g., Windows 11 24H2). the following error may occur:

This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements.

We couldn't update system reserved partition.

The error code 0xc1900201 – 0x40008 or 0xc1900200 – 0x20008 will be logged in the setupact.log.Read more

How to Clean Install Windows 11 (24H2) using USB Setup Disk

Here’s the Windows 11 clean installation walkthrough. The screenshots below are from the Windows 11 24H2 setup.

Before proceeding, please do the preliminary tasks mentioned below:

  1. Use the PC Health Check app to determine if your PC is compatible with Windows 11. See How to use the PC Health Check app.
  2. If your PC meets the Windows 11 system requirements, create a Windows 11 USB setup disk using the Media Creation Tool from another computer. For more information, see How to Download Windows 11 ISO Using Media Creation Tool.

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