Windows 11 Pro version 24h2 Update Failure: Failed to install kb5074109 install error: 0xc1900130

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Windows 11 Pro version 24h2 Update Failure: Failed to install kb5074109 install error: 0xc1900130

steve steve 20

I've been trying every method I can find online but nothing works, it's been like this for 4 months but i dont wanna reset my PC. I haven't done a reinstall of windows tho.

It keeps saying the error is corrupted files but i used DISM, SFC Scan, System Restore and even manual download from website, nothing works. I have a Windows 11 Home product key that came with an USB. Perhaps I can use that for a reinstall? Let me know what I can do cuz i have very important apps that I dont want to reset settings.

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Clary-N 16,465 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi steve steve,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum. I completely understand how frustrating this has been, especially after dealing with the same update failure for months and trying so many troubleshooting steps without success.

Since your device is running Windows 11 Pro, the repair must be performed using Windows 11 Pro installation media. Using a Windows 11 Home USB would downgrade the system and remove installed applications, so it should not be used for this process.

At this point, the recommended and safest resolution is an in‑place repair upgrade of Windows 11. This refreshes the Windows operating system and repairs the update components while keeping all installed applications, personal files, user accounts, and activation intact:

Download the official Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft.
Open the ISO from within Windows and run setup.exe (do not boot from USB).
When prompted, choose Keep personal files and apps.
Complete the installation and restart.

*Disclaimer: Let’s try performing an in-place install or in-place upgrade which will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so. Once you are done backing up, you can follow the steps in the following guides: How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Q&A

Once the repair finishes, Windows Update should function normally again. Please keep me posted on how it goes. I’m here if you need further assistance.

Thank you again for your patience and persistence in troubleshooting this issue.

If you have additional questions about this answer, please click "Comment".

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steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-21T03:31:02.9333333+00:00

Hi, all I get after following the steps is a small pop-up window saying: "Installation Failed", is there any other suggestions
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Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-21T06:17:29.05+00:00
Hi steve steve,

Thank you for the update and I’m sorry to hear the in-place repair upgrade did not complete successfully. The generic “Windows 11 installation failed” message usually indicates that something on the system is blocking the setup process rather than an issue with the ISO itself.

At this point, here are the next recommended troubleshooting steps before attempting the in-place upgrade again:

Temporarily disable or uninstall any third-party antivirus, endpoint protection, or system monitoring software, then reboot the system.

Disconnect all non-essential external devices (USB drives, docking stations, printers, external monitors, etc.).

Confirm there is at least 30–40 GB of free space available on the system (C:) drive.

Open an elevated Command Prompt with Admin right and run the following commands one at a time:
sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Once both commands complete, please restart the PC.

Re-download the Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft to rule out corruption.

If the installation still fails after these steps, the next best option is to review the Windows setup logs as per above suggestion to determine the exact cause of failure.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-22T08:52:33.95+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Following up on my last message.

Let me know if you need further help. I’m happy to assist.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-22T11:03:55.7333333+00:00

I believe it still doesnt work, what do you mean by reviewing windows setup logs?
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-22T11:04:35.48+00:00

I also realize sometimes sfc scannow verifies really fast after restart, but sometimes really slow.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-22T11:05:52.75+00:00

Yes I belive i still do need help
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-23T08:23:18.46+00:00

Hi steve steve,
Please follow Ramesh's guidance above to check setup log file and share it here.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-24T05:04:10.36+00:00

The file is stoo large for this thread even it is compressed.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-24T08:22:36.8266667+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Could you please upload it to OneDrive and share the download link with me?
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steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-26T04:11:08.8233333+00:00

Link
Here it is, please let me know how I can improve.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-26T18:46:14.9066667+00:00

Update: There is another error code that also often occurs: 0x8007001f
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steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-27T04:05:34.6733333+00:00

I dont think I am supposed to share that, please specify what can be wrong and I will try the steps myself
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Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-28T08:44:08.1333333+00:00

Hi steve steve,

In case you cannot upload your OneDrive here, please check your private message. You can send your file there too.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-29T09:22:42.99+00:00
Hi steve steve,

Thank you for the sharing details in the PM section.

For error 0x8007001f, the most common cause is a driver conflict (often audio‑related) during the Windows setup phase. At this point, I recommend proceeding in this order:

Step 1: Disconnect peripherals and disable audio devices

Disconnect all non‑essential external devices (USB drives, headsets, webcams, docking stations, printers, external storage).

On the Windows desktop, right‑click Start and select Device Manager.

Expand Sound, video and game controllers.

Right‑click each audio device and choose Disable device. If Disable is not available, choose Uninstall device (do not select the option to delete driver software if prompted).

Restart the computer.

Step 2: Reset Windows Update components

This step clears the local Windows Update cache and resets update‑related services, which can help if previous update attempts left behind corrupted data.

Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

Stop Windows Update services by running these commands one by one:
net stop bits net stop wuauserv ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak net start bits net start wuauserv

Restart the computer.

After completing the steps above, please retry the in-place upgrade once again.

If the reinstall continues to fail, the most reliable resolution would be a clean installation using Microsoft’s official Windows installation media (bootable USB). This avoids reusing problematic drivers or system files that can cause setup failures.

Please keep me updated about the result after completing these steps, I'm still here to support.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-29T11:31:25.09+00:00

Hello Clary,

Unfortunately, the error code persists. Earlier the system also prompted me a 25H2 update which also failed. In the meantime, I've also tried resetting this PC, which also displayed errors. Multiple ways of resetting this PC have been attempted yet it runs into a problem everytime.

However, I did reset this PC before, so it used to work. In fact, I already have a NTUSER.DAT OLD with me because of it. I've also had issues before with User profile suddenly missing, meaning Windows couldn't load my User account, and I thought all my files were gone. I managed to bypass with a method I found online by renaming files, I'm not sure if this had an impact on this issue.

Another note is I often use CCleaner to clear registries and temporary files, but I'm pretty sure I've not messed with Windows files, but can this be a potential cause? Thanks.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-30T08:39:06.71+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Thanks for taking the time to walk me through everything you’ve been experiencing.

From what you’ve described, this appears to have gradually grown beyond a single update failure. The earlier issues with the user profile not loading, the NTUSER.DAT and NTUSER.DAT.OLD files, and having to restore access by renaming profile files all point to underlying user profile and registry problems that have been lingering for some time. Those fixes can help you get back into Windows short‑term, but they often leave parts of the system in an inconsistent state behind the scenes.

That would explain why feature updates like 25H2 won’t install and why every attempt to reset the PC now ends in an error. When Windows detects damaged or conflicting profile information, reset and repair processes commonly can’t complete.

On the CCleaner point — you’re correct that it doesn’t normally modify core Windows system files. However, registry cleaning can sometimes remove entries that Windows still relies on, particularly when a system already has profile corruption. It’s unlikely to be the only cause here, but it could have added to the instability over time.

At this stage, since reset and repair options are no longer working, the most reliable way to fully resolve this is a clean Windows installation. I know that’s not ideal, but it avoids carrying forward the corrupted profile and registry data that’s blocking updates and recovery now.

The safest route would be to back up all personal data first (including any older user folders that may still exist), then reinstall Windows using official installation media via USB, wiping the existing Windows partitions during setup. Afterward, allowing Windows Update to fully complete before installing third‑party tools will help ensure a stable base system.

Additionally, you may want to consider contacting Microsoft Support so they can help further investigate the issue and advise on next steps before proceeding with a clean installation.

If you’d like, I’m more than happy to help you verify what should be backed up and guide you through the clean installation process.

Please let me know how you’d like to move forward.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-31T07:43:07.97+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Have you had a chance to check my answer yet?

Please do keep me updated.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-31T07:56:07.6966667+00:00

Hello

Although it has been very frustrating, I ended up doing a clean reinstall of Windows, and now using a Windows Home Product Key. It took me a whole night to do file transfers here and there. Thank you for your help.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-31T08:02:23.44+00:00

Hi steve steve,
Thank you for letting me know. I’m glad to hear that the clean reinstall and switching to a Windows Home product key have finally stabilized things for you.

I truly appreciate your patience throughout the whole troubleshooting process. If you notice any remaining issues or need help with anything else going forward, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help.

Wishing you a much smoother experience from here on.

Best regards.

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steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-21T03:31:02.9333333+00:00

Hi, all I get after following the steps is a small pop-up window saying: "Installation Failed", is there any other suggestions
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Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-21T06:17:29.05+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Thank you for the update and I’m sorry to hear the in-place repair upgrade did not complete successfully. The generic “Windows 11 installation failed” message usually indicates that something on the system is blocking the setup process rather than an issue with the ISO itself.

At this point, here are the next recommended troubleshooting steps before attempting the in-place upgrade again:

Temporarily disable or uninstall any third-party antivirus, endpoint protection, or system monitoring software, then reboot the system.

Disconnect all non-essential external devices (USB drives, docking stations, printers, external monitors, etc.).

Confirm there is at least 30–40 GB of free space available on the system (C:) drive.

Open an elevated Command Prompt with Admin right and run the following commands one at a time:
sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Once both commands complete, please restart the PC.

Re-download the Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft to rule out corruption.

If the installation still fails after these steps, the next best option is to review the Windows setup logs as per above suggestion to determine the exact cause of failure.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-22T08:52:33.95+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Following up on my last message.

Let me know if you need further help. I’m happy to assist.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-22T11:03:55.7333333+00:00

I believe it still doesnt work, what do you mean by reviewing windows setup logs?
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-22T11:04:35.48+00:00

I also realize sometimes sfc scannow verifies really fast after restart, but sometimes really slow.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-22T11:05:52.75+00:00

Yes I belive i still do need help
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-23T08:23:18.46+00:00

Hi steve steve,
Please follow Ramesh's guidance above to check setup log file and share it here.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-24T05:04:10.36+00:00

The file is stoo large for this thread even it is compressed.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-24T08:22:36.8266667+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Could you please upload it to OneDrive and share the download link with me?
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steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-26T04:11:08.8233333+00:00

Link
Here it is, please let me know how I can improve.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-26T18:46:14.9066667+00:00

Update: There is another error code that also often occurs: 0x8007001f
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steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-27T04:05:34.6733333+00:00

I dont think I am supposed to share that, please specify what can be wrong and I will try the steps myself
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Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-28T08:44:08.1333333+00:00

Hi steve steve,

In case you cannot upload your OneDrive here, please check your private message. You can send your file there too.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-29T09:22:42.99+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Thank you for the sharing details in the PM section.

For error 0x8007001f, the most common cause is a driver conflict (often audio‑related) during the Windows setup phase. At this point, I recommend proceeding in this order:

Step 1: Disconnect peripherals and disable audio devices

Disconnect all non‑essential external devices (USB drives, headsets, webcams, docking stations, printers, external storage).

On the Windows desktop, right‑click Start and select Device Manager.

Expand Sound, video and game controllers.

Right‑click each audio device and choose Disable device. If Disable is not available, choose Uninstall device (do not select the option to delete driver software if prompted).

Restart the computer.

Step 2: Reset Windows Update components

This step clears the local Windows Update cache and resets update‑related services, which can help if previous update attempts left behind corrupted data.

Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

Stop Windows Update services by running these commands one by one:
net stop bits net stop wuauserv ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak net start bits net start wuauserv

Restart the computer.

After completing the steps above, please retry the in-place upgrade once again.

If the reinstall continues to fail, the most reliable resolution would be a clean installation using Microsoft’s official Windows installation media (bootable USB). This avoids reusing problematic drivers or system files that can cause setup failures.

Please keep me updated about the result after completing these steps, I'm still here to support.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-29T11:31:25.09+00:00

Hello Clary,

Unfortunately, the error code persists. Earlier the system also prompted me a 25H2 update which also failed. In the meantime, I've also tried resetting this PC, which also displayed errors. Multiple ways of resetting this PC have been attempted yet it runs into a problem everytime.

However, I did reset this PC before, so it used to work. In fact, I already have a NTUSER.DAT OLD with me because of it. I've also had issues before with User profile suddenly missing, meaning Windows couldn't load my User account, and I thought all my files were gone. I managed to bypass with a method I found online by renaming files, I'm not sure if this had an impact on this issue.

Another note is I often use CCleaner to clear registries and temporary files, but I'm pretty sure I've not messed with Windows files, but can this be a potential cause? Thanks.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-31T07:43:07.97+00:00

Hi steve steve,

Have you had a chance to check my answer yet?

Please do keep me updated.
steve steve 20 Reputation points

2026-01-31T07:56:07.6966667+00:00

Hello

Although it has been very frustrating, I ended up doing a clean reinstall of Windows, and now using a Windows Home Product Key. It took me a whole night to do file transfers here and there. Thank you for your help.
Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-31T08:02:23.44+00:00

Hi steve steve,
Thank you for letting me know. I’m glad to hear that the clean reinstall and switching to a Windows Home product key have finally stabilized things for you.

I truly appreciate your patience throughout the whole troubleshooting process. If you notice any remaining issues or need help with anything else going forward, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help.

Wishing you a much smoother experience from here on.

Best regards.

Answer 1

It seems you are experiencing a persistent issue with the Windows 11 Pro version 24H2 update, specifically with the installation of KB5074109, resulting in error 0xc1900130. Since you've already tried several troubleshooting methods like DISM, SFC Scan, and System Restore without success, here are a few additional steps you might consider:

Check for Disk Errors: Run a check disk command to ensure there are no disk errors that might be causing the corruption. You can do this by opening Command Prompt as an administrator and running the command chkdsk /f /r. This will check for and fix any errors on the disk.
Clean Boot: Perform a clean boot of your system to eliminate any third-party software conflicts that might be interfering with the update process. You can do this by disabling all non-Microsoft services and startup items.
Update Drivers: Ensure that all your device drivers are up to date, especially for critical components like your graphics card and motherboard.
Windows Update Troubleshooter: Run the built-in Windows Update troubleshooter again to see if it identifies any new issues.
Reinstall Windows: If you have a Windows 11 Home product key, you can use it for a fresh installation of Windows 11 Home. This would allow you to keep your files but may require you to reinstall your applications. Make sure to back up your important data before proceeding with this option.

If you choose to reinstall, ensure you select the option to keep your files, which should help preserve your important applications and settings as much as possible.

References:

Resolved issues in Windows 11, version 24H2