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Free Image Format ConversionQuick reference: System Reserved Partition (SRP) requirements for installing or updating to Windows 10
We couldn't update the system reserved partition.
- • To update your device, you need at least 15 MB of free space on the System Reserved Partition (SRP).
• If you're updating to Windows 10, you need at least 13 MB of free space on the SRP.
Otherwise, the Windows 10 upgrade or update will fail with the error message We couldn't update system reserved partition.
No panic. You can easily get the appropriate System Reserved Partition space back with the help of the Partition Manager tool as soon as possible.
"Unable to update the System Reserved Partition on Windows 10"
"I can't install Windows 10 on my computer; it keeps giving me an error, 'We couldn't update the system reserved partition'. What is the system reserved partition? How can I solve this issue and continue with the Windows 10 upgrade on my PC? Any help would be appreciated."
Are you having issues with the System Reserved Partition (SRP) while trying to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, from Windows 8 to Windows 10, or while getting new updates for Windows 10 on your computer? You're not alone. On this page, you'll find out why Windows 10 can't update the System Reserved Partition and the solutions to go around it.
Reason: Unable to update the system reserved partition
When upgrading or updating Windows 10, you might encounter the “We couldn't update system reserved partition” error with error code 0xc1900104 or error code 0x800f0922. First of all, what causes Windows 10 unable to update the system reserved partition?
There are two main reasons why you might be getting errors with hidden system reserved partitions during a Windows 10 update or upgrade.
- 1. The System Reserved Partition is full, not providing enough free space for system files - 80% possibility
- 2. There are internal errors in the System Reserved Partition, or issues with the disk
Thus, to resolve the System Reserved Partition error and possibly install the Windows 10 update on your computer, you should first attempt to increase the System Reserved Partition, with fixing the corrupted system drive as an auxiliary solution.
Tip: Regardless of which method you choose to fix issues with your Windows partitions, we highly recommend backing up all important personal files and data first to prevent any accidental loss of information.
Solution 1: Address the issue of a full System Reserved Partition
One of the main reasons why Windows 10 can't update the system reserved partition is due to insufficient disk space, which prevents the updating and installation of new system files. To directly address this issue, you need to extend the system reserved partition. For regular users, you can try using the Partition Master Free tool, which automatically adjusts the size of both system and non-system partitions without any data loss.
The success of fixing “We couldn't update the system reserved partition” largely depends on the repair tool you choose. Using a free partition manager tool will help 100% to extend the system reserved partition and get additional free space needed for installing the Windows 10 system files.
Now, extend the system reserved partition with the simple steps:
Step 1: Locate and select the target drive/partition
Launch Partition Master, enter the Partition Manager, select the hard disk/partition whose size you want to adjust, right click and choose “Resize/Move Partition”.
Step 2: Resize or move the partition
4. To shrink the partition, simply drag one of the endpoints into the unallocated space to free up room. When you're done, click OK.
2. To extend a partition, you must have unallocated space next to it (if not, create some by following the steps above). Drag the mouse over the unallocated space. Click “OK.”
3. To move a partition, unallocated space must be next to the destination partition. If there isn't any, free some up first.
Right-click on the partition you want to move and select “Resize/Move.” Drag the entire partition to the left or right to adjust its position, then click “OK” to confirm.
Step 3: Review the results and apply the changes
Here, you'll see the new disk partition information and图表.
To save the changes, click the Run Task button, then click Apply.
Solution 2: Repair the corrupted System Reserved Partition
Though with a small probability, the issue of “Windows 10 can't update reserved system partition” might be caused by internal errors of the Windows system partition, which prevents you from getting the latest updates. So do you know how to check and fix the Windows partition errors? If you are not familiar with Windows Disk Management, it's highly recommended that you use this easy-to-use repair tool - AOMEI Partition Assistant Free. It allows users to check and fix partition errors with only 3 steps. Download this free software now and follow the guide below to easily check and fix reserved system partition errors.
Guide: How to Fix a Corrupted System Reserved Partition in 3 Steps
Step 1: Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant on your computer. Then, right-click the target disk and choose "Advanced" > "Check File System".
<Step 2> In the Check Disk Utility dialog box, select the Automatically fix file system errors check box, and then click Start.
Step 3: The program will now check the partition's file system on the disk. When it's done, click “Finish”.