Hi!
Versuche doch einmal folgende Möglichkeiten (ist zwar speziell für die Failed in the FIRST_BOOT Phase, kann aber eventuell helfen...auf jeden Fall nicht schaden):
[Fixed] The Installation Failed in the FIRST_BOOT Phase in Win10 & Win11...!!!
Methode 1: Remove All the External Devices
If there are external devices connected to your computer, the system will try to find compatible drivers for all the devices. That may sometimes lead to the “Windows 10 the installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation” issue.
Therefore, to avoid this error, you should remove all unnecessary devices, such as printers, USB flash drives, external hard drives, and so on.
Methode 2: Perform an Old Devices and Drivers Cleanup
A driver crash can also cause the “Windows 10 installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation” issue. In this case, it’s recommended that you delete the unused drivers on your PC.
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
Step 2: Type cmd in the text box and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Step 3: Type the following command and then press Enter to execute it:
rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll,RunDLL_PnpClean /DRIVERS /MAXCLEAN
Step 4: After the command is executed, restart your computer and try installing Windows 10/11 again to see if the error is solved.
Methode 3: Temporarily Disable Antivirus
Sometimes, third-party antivirus software and Windows Defender Firewall on your PC will prevent you from updating your Windows and cause the “Windows 10 the installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation” issue. As for this, you can try fixing the error by disabling the antivirus temporarily.
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Methode 4: Free Up Disk Space
Installing Windows requires at least 30GB of free space on your computer. So, if you install Windows in a drive with low disk space, the “the installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation” issue may show up. To ensure the installation will succeed, you have to free up enough disk space.
To free up disk space, there are two ways you can try.
Way 1: Use Disk Cleanup
It’s simple to free up some disk space by deleting unused files with Disk Cleanup.
Step 1: Search for Disk Cleanup in the search bar and then open it.
Step 2: Select your system disk and click OK.
Step 3: In the Files to delete section, select the file types you want to remove.
Step 4: Click OK and Delete to delete the selected files.
Way 2: Use MiniTool Partition Wizard
If you want to view the disk usage more clearly while deleting files, you can choose the third-party software – MiniTool Partition Wizard. It is a professional partition manager that can help you check your disk health including checking the file system, doing a surface test, and analyzing disk space.
Here, we will tell you how to free up disk space with Space Analyzer in MiniTool Partition Wizard.
Step 1: Download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard on your computer. Then launch it to get into the main interface.
Step 2: Click Space Analyzer on the top toolbar.
Step 3: Select your system disk and then click Scan to start scanning your disk.
Step 4: After the process is finished, you can see all the files on the disk. Right-click the unnecessary and space-consuming files and select Delete (to Recycle Bin) or Delete (Permanently).
After you get enough space on the disk, try installing Windows again to check if the error is fixed.
Methode 5: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
The Windows Update troubleshooter is a Windows built-in utility that can help you resolve plenty of issues related to Windows updates. Hence, you can also try using this troubleshooter to fix the error 0xC1900101 – 0x30018: the installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation.
Step 1: Press the Windows and I keys together to open Windows Settings. Then select Update & Security.
Step 2: Go to Troubleshoot and then click Additional troubleshooters in the right section.
Step 3: In the next window, click Windows Update and then click Run the troubleshooter.
Step 4: After that, this troubleshooter will begin detecting problems associated with Windows updates. If any issues are found, you should follow the on-screen instructions to repair them.
Once you finish the process, restart your computer to see if the error is repaired.
Methode 6: Delete or Rename the SoftwareDistribution Folder
The SoftwareDistribution folder is an essential component for Windows Update. It is used to store temporary files needed for installing new Windows updates. If certain files in this folder get corrupted, you may fail to update your Windows and receive the error message: the installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation. In this case, you can try to fix this issue by deleting or renaming this folder.
Here are the detailed steps below.
Rename the SoftwareDistribution Folder
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Step 2: Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each one to execute them:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
rename c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
net start wuauserv
net start bits
Delete the SoftwareDistribution Folder:
Step 1: Run Command Prompt as an administrator.
Step 2: In the elevated Command Prompt window, type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each one:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
Step 3: After that, press Windows + E to open File Explorer. Then navigate to the directory: C:\Windows\ SoftwareDistribution.
Step 4: Press Ctrl + A to select all the files and folders inside. Then right-click them and select Delete.
Step 5: Go back to the elevated Command Prompt window, and carry out the following commands one by one.
net start wuauserv
net start bits
After you rename or delete the SoftwareDistribution folder, try updating Windows again to check if the error is repaired.
Methode 7: Windows Update-Komponenten zurücksetzen
Eine weitere Maßnahme ist das Zurücksetzen der Windows Update-Einstellungen. Dabei werden alle relevanten Windows Update-Dienste beendet und neugestartet sowie einige Update-Ordner umbenannt. Das hat zur Folge, dass Windows alle alten (und möglicherweise beschädigten) Elemente löschen und sämtliche Update-Komponenten neu erstellen muss. So geht’s:
Öffne die Eingabeaufforderung als Administrator.
Gib folgende vier Befehle ein und führe jeden mit [Enter] aus:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Zum Umbenennen der Update-Ordner führst du nun folgende Befehle aus:
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
Zuletzt werden die obigen Dienste mit folgenden Befehlen neugestartet:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
Methode 8: Run SFC and DISM Scans
Corrupted system files on your computer may also be the reason for the “Windows 10 installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation” issue. On this occasion, we recommend you use SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tools to repair these files.
Step 1: Open the elevated Command Prompt on your PC.
Step 2: Type sfc /scannow in the panel and then press Enter.
Step 3: Wait until the process is completed. Then restart your computer and run Command Prompt as an administrator again.
Step 4: Type the following commands and press Enter after each one.
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Once the process is finished, restart your PC to see if the error disappears.
Methode 9: Edit Registry Keys
It’s possible for you to solve the “the installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP operation” issue by modifying registry keys.
Step 1: Type regedit in the Run dialog and press Enter to open Registry Editor.
Step 2: Navigate to the path: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\OSUpgrade.
Step 3: In the OSUpgrade folder, right-click anywhere in the empty area and click New. Then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 4: Name the key as AllowOSUpgrade and then double-click it to set its value as 1. Then click OK and close Registry Editor.
Step 5: Once done, restart your PC and the error might be removed.
Methode 10: Perform a Clean Boot
The Windows 10 error 0xC1900101 – 0x30018 may come out as well due to software conflicts. In this situation, it’s better to perform a clean boot. In this way, the computer will start with a minimal set of drivers and programs so that you are able to avoid possible conflicts. To do this, follow the steps below.
1.) Starte die Ausführen-Funktion über Windows-Logo-Taste + R.
2.) Gib den Befehl msconfig ein und bestätige mit Enter, um die Systemkonfigurationen zu öffnen.
3.) Oben findest du den Reiter Dienste. Setze das Häkchen bei Alle Microsoft-Dienste ausblenden und klicke anschließend auf Alle deaktivieren.
4.) Jetzt in den Reiter Start wechseln und den Task-Manager aufrufen.
5.) Wähle jedes Element der Liste einzeln aus, bis alle deaktiviert sind.
6.) Bestätige deine Anpassungen mit Klick auf OK in der Systemkonfiguration und starte deinen Rechner neu. Versuche das Upgrade in der sauberen Startumgebung erneut.
