Earlier, we saw how to upgrade Windows 11 Home Edition to Pro Edition. The Home to Pro upgrade can be purchased via the Microsoft Store app. However, some users encounter the error code 0x80070490 when upgrading from Home to Professional.Read more
Error Messages
DiskPart Error: “The specified service does not exist as an installed service”
When you run DiskPart, the following error may appear: DiskPart has encountered an error: The specified service does not exist as an installed service. See the System Event Log for more information. Cause The above error occurs if the “Virtual Disk” service (VDS) has been deleted from the system. Resolution To restore the Virtual Disk … Read more
Microsoft XNA Framework 4.0 Setup error (-2147024703)
When you install the Microsoft XNA Framework 4.0 (xnafx40_redist.msi) package, the setup may encounter the following error:
Module C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\XNA\Framework\Shared\xnavisualizer.dll failed to register. HRESULT -2147024703. Contact your support personnel.
Store Error 0x00000005: Unknown layout specified in manifest
After doing a clean installation of Windows 10/11, the following error may occur when opening the Store app. Something bad happened Unknown layout specified in manifest. When you open the Store app’s home page, the page may be blank, and the following error may appear: The thing you’re looking for isn’t here. We probably don’t … Read more
Setup Error 0x800703ee and BCD store could not be opened
Symptoms
When you install a Feature update, the error 0x800703ee may occur. The extended error code may be 0x4000D or 0x4001E.Read more
An error occurred while troubleshooting – 0x803c0107
When you run a Microsoft Troubleshooter pack, the following error may occur:
An error occurred while troubleshooting: A problem is preventing the troubleshooter from starting. Error code: 0x803C0107
Error 0xc1420121 when installing a Feature Update
When you attempt to install a feature update, the error 0xc1420121 may appear.
The setupact.log may show the following entries:
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Feature Update Error 0x80242016 in Windows 10/11
When you use Windows Update to install a Feature update for Windows 10 or 11, the error code 0x80242016 may appear.
The error code 0x80242016 (“WU_E_UH_POSTREBOOTUNEXPECTEDSTATE”) means “The state of the update after its post-reboot operation has completed is unexpected.”Read more
Windows 11 ISO Download Blocked: Unable to complete your request
When you attempt to download the Windows ISO, mainly the Windows 11 ISO, from the official Microsoft ISO download page, the following error occurs, and your download is blocked.Read more
0x80070003 – 0x20008 – Windows 10/11 Feature Update Error
When you attempt to install a Feature Update, the error code 0x80070003 – 0x20008 may appear.
The Setupact.log file may show the following contents:Read more