[SOLVED] 0xc1900101 - 0x30018 installation failed at FIRST_BOOT phase with a error during SYSPREP_SPECIALIZE

keenanj · Nov 14, 2021

Hello, Getting the above error when I try to upgrade in place my windows 10 to 11.

Also get the same error when I try windows update Feature update to Windows 10, version 20H2 has failed multiple times in the same way

Maxstar · Nov 17, 2021

Hi,

I will look into your problem. But first, follow all the steps in the Posting Instructions.

Please also check if the following files exists? If so attach these files also to your next reply.

C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Panther\Setupact.log
C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Rollback\Setupact.log
C:\$Windows.~bt\Sources\Rollback\setupapi\setupapi.dev.log

keenanj · Nov 17, 2021

Hello, Only the first file exists here is the dropbox link

setupact.log

thank you so much been trying to upgrade forever!

Maxstar · Nov 17, 2021

Hi,

Please attach also the requested files from the posting instructions (See this link).

keenanj · Nov 17, 2021

SFCFix said "something went horribly wrong"

here is the CBS log
CBS.zip

keenanj · Nov 22, 2021

any updates? can I provide more info?

Maxstar · Nov 23, 2021

Hi,

Sorry for the delay. Fixing this problem can take a long time, so the quickest way to resolve this problem is to perform a clean install.
Please let me know what you prefer, a clean install or trying to fix it.

keenanj · Nov 23, 2021

I can't to a clean install this is my main business system and I have too many old applications that need to work.

If I cant upgrade I would just say at this win 10 build for as long as possible.

Maxstar · Nov 23, 2021

Hi,

Okay, but this version of Windows 1803 is not supported anymore since November 2019.

Open Windows Explorer and browse to the C:\Windows\INF folder.
Right-click on the file setupapi.dev and choose Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
Now the message will appear, "Windows cannot create the Compressed (zipped) Folder here. Do you want it to be placed on the desktop instead?"
Click on the Yes button here.

Attach the file setupapi.dev.zip in your nex reply.

keenanj · Nov 23, 2021

Thank you here you go

setupapi.dev.zip

keenanj · Nov 26, 2021

hello, Did you get a chance to look at the log?

Maxstar · Nov 26, 2021

Hi,

Yes but I am waiting for approval of my fix.

Maxstar · Nov 29, 2021

Hi,

Download the

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your Desktop:

Download the 64 bit version: - Farbar Recovery Scan Tool Link

Warning: This script was written specifically for this system. Do not run this script on another system.

Download the attachment fixlist.txt and save it to your desktop.
Right-click on FRST.exe and select "Run as administrator".
Press the Fix button.
If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally.
When finished, a log called Fixlog.txt will appear in the same directory the tool is run from.
Post the logfile Fixlog.txt as attachment in your next reply.

keenanj · Nov 29, 2021

Thank You! here you go.

Maxstar · Nov 30, 2021

Hi,

Start the

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool again and perform a scan.

Note: Your antivirus program may report FRST incorrectly as an infection. If so, disable the real-time protection when downloading and running FRST.
Right-click to run the tool as administrator. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
Note: Ensure that the Addition.txt check box is checked at the bottom of the form within the Optional Scan area.
Press the Scan button.
Please wait for the tool to finish. It will produce two logfiles called FRST.txt and Addition.txt in the same directory the tool is run from (which should be the desktop)
Post the logfiles FRST.txt and Addition.txt as attachment in your next reply.

keenanj · Nov 30, 2021

Thank You and here you go.

Maxstar · Nov 30, 2021

Hi,

Unfortunately there is evidence of a illegal version of Windows (or Office) and other (Adobe) software on your computer.
I am going to request you completely uninstall all the illegal software for which you do not have a valid license before I provide further assistance.
If you prefer to leave the program(s) on your computer let me know that.

keenanj · Nov 30, 2021

Hello, I could remove office and adobe before trying your fix not a problem.

Maxstar · Nov 30, 2021

Hi,

Please do so, and perform the intructions in post #15 again. Then I'll look at the new log files.
Be aware that all the remnants of KMS files and other tweaks will be removed!

keenanj · Dec 4, 2021

Hello, I removed office and attached the updated files.

[SOLVED] 0xc1900101 - 0x30018 installation failed at FIRST_BOOT phase with a error during SYSPREP_SPECIALIZE

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