Windows Upgrade or Update Error 0XC190010a

When updating or upgrading Windows 10, you might have experienced an error with the code 0XC190010a. Try these steps to resolve the problem.

The error you most likely received lets you know that the problem is often due to a typo when using the command-line to update or upgrade Windows 10:

0XC190010a MOSETUP_E_UNKNOWN_CMD_LINE The installation process was launched with an unknown command-line argument.

1: Windows Update or Upgrade Error 0XC190010a - Check Command-Line Arguments

As mentioned, there are one of two things that went wrong. There is a typo, or you used a command-line argument that isn't valid.

If you didn't make a typo, verify your arguments on the Microsoft support page.

2: Windows Update or Upgrade Error 0XC190010a - Windows Repair

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Boot into Safe Mode.

Select Preset: Windows Updates.

3: Windows Update or Upgrade Error 0XC190010a - Clear SoftwareDistribution & Catroot Folders

Open a elevated command prompt and type in the following two lines, and press Enter after each:

net stop wuauserv
net stop bits

Each command should take a few seconds, so wait until you see the messages that the services were stopped successfully. Leave the command prompt open for now.

Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and open the folder. Press CTRL + A to select all files and folder, then press the Delete key. All the files in the SoftwareDistribution should be deleted. We don't want to delete the folder itself.

Rebooting will start the two services we stopped, but if you don't want to reboot, open up the command prompt again and type in the following two lines, and press Enter after each:

net start wuauserv
net start bits

Next, delete the Catroot or Catroot2 folders.

4: Windows Update or Upgrade Error 0XC190010a - Rename CBS.log

Open File Explorer and go to:

%systemroot%\Logs\CBS

Right-click on CBS.log and rename that to CBS.old.

If you can't rename CBS.log, you will need to stop the Windows Modules Installer service or set it to Manual and reboot.

5: Windows Update or Upgrade Error 0XC190010a - Windows Updates

If you can't upgrade, you might need to verify that Windows Updates are current. This step is also saved for last because, by default, everyone should have the latest Windows Updates before upgrading.

6: Windows Update or Upgrade Error 0XC190010a - Disable or Uninstall Antivirus

If you're using a third-party antivirus, try to disable it or uninstall it. This is a less likely solution and saved for last because most antivirus companies should be aware of the problem and address it.

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