Issue with Reinstalling Windows

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by 78372, May 26, 2026.

  1. 78372

    78372 MDL Junior Member

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    #1 78372, May 26, 2026
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    I am on Windows 11 25H2. I want to reinstall using Windows iso over this installation by keeping files and everything, but it does not let me keep them. It only shows the "Keep Nothing" option. I have tried reinstalling using Windows Update, but it shows error 0xc1900101. I don't want to do a clean install because then I would need to log in to everything again and configure a lot of software again. How do I troubleshoot this? I have tried fixing upgradematrix, ran sfc scan + dism repair.

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  2. steven4554

    steven4554 MDL Expert

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    You might be trying to install a older version of v25H2 that's lower than the build your currently running. To check your version press windows key + R, then type in winver and press enter. After this a dialog will appear and tell you what version number installed on your system.
     
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  3. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream
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    Does your ISO match the system language?
     
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  4. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    @78372

    What is the exact installed build and language, what is the exact used ISO and language?

    I don't know if setup knows the deltabuild.
     
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