Windows 10 update 1709 fails on M.2 SSD

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I have a brand new PC with Windows 10 and since the last month, I receive error messages about the 1709 update. The error code is 0xc1900200 which means that "machine does not meet the minimum system requirements."

This morning, the error message was a bit clearer:

you can't install windows on a usb flash drive using setup

Since I moved the OS from a HHD to a M.2 SSD drive, is it possible that windows consider it as a USB drive? If so, how can I let him know it's ok to install the 1709 update on it?

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asked on Super User Mar 24, 2018 by SimonBesner • edited Mar 24, 2018 by SimonBesner

1 Answer

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Windows does not allow portable installations of Windows to be updated. This includes the installation of feature updates.

Follow these steps to delete the Windows To Go registry value:

  • Open regedit.exe
  • Browse to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
    
  • Delete this value: PortableOperatingSystem

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After the removal of the key Windows will allow you to perform the upgrade.

Additional information:

To change the PortableOperatingSystem registry, follow these steps:

  1. Open Registry editor (regedit.exe)
  2. Locate and the select the following registry subkey:

     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
    
  3. From the right-side pane double-click on PortableOperatingSystem Dword value

  4. Change the value data to 0 (The default value is 1)
  5. Close the registry editor
  6. Restart the computer

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answered on Super User Mar 24, 2018 by Ramhound • edited Aug 31, 2019 by Ramhound

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