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How-to: Fix Windows Update error 0xca00a000

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So recently I ran into a Windows Update error. I am in the WindowsInsider rings, so it is not uncommon to me that errors can occur!

But this one was new, so what can I do?
The error at hand was: Error 0xca00a000 

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Well the first thing I normally do in cases like this is:

  • Stop the Windows Update service
  • Delete the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder
  • Start the Windows Update service
  • Check Windows Updates again
  • Et Voila! There we go!

Easy enough, and what happened? It all started working again, so that was an easy one this time!

I read some posts on Twitter that the Seach service was involved. I checked but that was not the case here..

Me happy WindowsInsider again 🙂

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18342 – And why it may fail to present itself!

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A nice and happy message from the Windows Insider Program website, another Build (#18342) is available.

So I rushed to my Windows Insider machines and, huh wait no update on 1 device. That’s odd, the other devices in the Fast Ring are ok, but this one is not…WHY?

Wel then there was the update on the website:

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18342 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring.

[UPDATED] PCs with the following chipsets processor model numbers will not receieve this build due to an issue with Connected Standby: Intel64 Family 6 Model 142 and Intel64 Family 6 Model 158. To check to see if your processor falls into these two buckets:

1: Open Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start button on your taskbar.
2: Open up the Processors group and right-click on one of the processors listed (you will see multiple for each core of the processor in your PC).
3: Click properties and go to the Details tab.
4: Choose “Hardware Ids” in the property dropdown. This will give you the model number of your processor.

Hmm let’s check 🙁

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Ow well I guess I will have to skip this Build on this machine. Luckely I have some more machines 🙂

Skip ahead is open – for a short time, so be quick #WindowsInsiders

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As Microsoft is getting ready for the release of another feature realse of Windows 10, coming April 2019, the development for the next Build has already started.

And if you are in the Windows Insider Preview you can apply for the Skip Ahead option.

This means that you don’t get this current Build anymore but start with the new one, OW yeah! But as said, it’s a limited seats program. If you want in, be fast!

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You can change your setting at ‘Settings‘ – ‘Update and Security‘ – ‘Windows Insider Program‘

Happy testing!

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Enroll in Olympia corp – Upgrade your Windows 10 edition from Pro to Enterprise (2) #WindowsInsiders

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Find the Apply phase here.

Microsoft has a test and acceptance environment for the Windows 10 Insiders. It’s called Olympia. It’s a complete solution, with a website, Office 365, Intune et cetera.

You will find the website here: https://olympia.windows.com

In a previous blog  we applied for the Olympia corp, and now it is time to enroll in it!
To keep your Windows 10 edition read this blog!

Enroll

So you got the message that your Olympia account and it is time to Enroll! Find the details here!

There are 2 ways to Enroll:

Choose one of the following two enrollment options:

– Keep your current Windows 10 edition

Please see Olympia Corp enrollment – keep current edition.

– Upgrade your Windows 10 edition from Pro to Enterprise

Please see Olympia Corp enrollment – upgrade to enterprise edition.

* Please note that your Windows 10 Enterprise license will not be renewed if your PC is not connected to Olympia.

The first option will keep your system almost as it is, you add an Olympia account and the policies to your system. With the second option you get an Olympia managed system, logon with your Olympia account and so on! It will also give you a Windows 10 Enterprise for Insiders license. So more to do and test, me happy 😉

So what is the experience you get with Option 2 – Upgrade your Windows 10 edition from Pro to Enterprise?

Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school. To see this setting, you need to have administrator rights to your device (see local administrator).

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If you are already connected to a domain, click the existing account and then click Disconnect. Click Restart Later.

Click Connect, then click Join this device to Azure Active Directory.

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Enter your Olympia corporate account (e.g., username@olympia.windows.com). Click Next.

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Enter the temporary password that was sent to you. Click Sign in. Follow the instructions to set a new password.

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Update it 😉

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When asked to make sure this is your organization, verify that the information is correct. If so, click Join.

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Setting up some things 😉

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Restart and you can login with your Olympia account. The device is now a Olympia managed device. You will get policies and stuff 😉
Jippie!

First thing you will notice is the Bitlocker wizard stating that you will need to encrypt your harddrive.

You can find the proces here!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Your Windows 10 Enterprise license will not be renewed if your device is not connected to Olympia.

So and then you logon!

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Enroll in Olympia corp – Keep current edition (1) #WindowsInsiders

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Find the Apply phase here.

Microsoft has a test and acceptance environment for the Windows 10 Insiders. It’s called Olympia. It’s a complete solution, with a website, Office 365, Intune et cetera.

You will find the website here: https://olympia.windows.com

In the previous blog  we applied for the Olympia corp, and now it is time to enroll in it!

Enroll

So you got the message that your Olympia account and it is time to Enroll! Find the details here!

There are 2 ways to Enroll:

Choose one of the following two enrollment options:

– Keep your current Windows 10 edition

Please see Olympia Corp enrollment – keep current edition.

– Upgrade your Windows 10 edition from Pro to Enterprise

Please see Olympia Corp enrollment – upgrade to enterprise edition.

* Please note that your Windows 10 Enterprise license will not be renewed if your PC is not connected to Olympia.

The first option will keep your system almost as it is, you add an Olympia account and the policies to your system. With the second option you get an Olympia managed system, logon with your Olympia account and so on!

So what is the experience you get with Option 1 – Keep your current Windows 10 Edition?

Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school. To see this setting, you need to have administrator rights to your device (see local administrator).

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If you are already connected to a domain, click the existing account and then click Disconnect. Click Restart Later.

Click Connect and enter your Olympia corporate account (e.g., username@olympia.windows.com). Click Next.

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Enter the temporary password that was sent to you. Click Sign in. Follow the instructions to set a new password.

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And then update it!

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If you choose a to common or frequently used password, well that won’t work 😉
This is VERY good! Let’s keep it safe.

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If this is the first time you are logging in, fill in the additional information to help you retrieve your account details.

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And you need to provide the requested information. As you can see at the bottom, you have limited time for this step (15 minutes).

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Then accept the Terms.

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The device gets registered.

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And you’re all set!

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Apply for Olympia corp. #WindowsInsiders

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Apply for Olympia corp!

Find the Enroll phase here or here

Microsoft has a test and acceptance environment for the Windows 10 Insiders. It’s called Olympia. It’s a complete solution, with a website, Office 365, Intune et cetera.

You will find the website here: https://olympia.windows.com

What is Olympia Corp?
Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise Program is intended for Windows Insiders who want to try new experimental and pre-release Enterprise features*. To get the complete experience of these Enterprise features, Olympia Corp, a virtual corporation has been set up to reflect the IT infrastructure of a real world business. As an enthusiastic Windows Insider you can complete quests which guide you through these cool new Enterprise features. As an IT professional, you can better understand the end-user perspective of features like WIP (Windows Information Protection), WDAG (Windows Defender Application Guard), and Windows Defender ATP (Advanced Threat Protection).

So now we know what it is 😉
How do apply and enroll in it?

First there are a few prerequisites:

  • You must be a Windows Insider. Go here to learn more and register
  • You must have an Olympia corporate account. Don’t have an account? We are currently providing a limited number of accounts to qualified Windows Insiders. To request an account, please complete our brief survey at http://aka.ms/RegisterOlympia.
  • Your PC must be running Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17025 or later. Note: Participation in the lab requires that machines are always up to date with the latest Insider Preview build (Slow Ring or newer).
  • If your PC is currently domain joined, disconnect from the domain and login using your local (admin) account. You may (but is not required) login using the MSA associated with your Windows Insider account.

Apply

You can apply by filling out a brief survey which can be found here: http://aka.ms/RegisterOlympia. Then you wait until you get a message from Olympia@Microsoft.com that your application is approved.

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And from here we go to the Enroll phase!

Windows 10 ‘Friendly dates’

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So a little gem in Windows 10 is the Friendly date notation!

you can now see a friendly date in Windows Explorer, something like 20 minutes ago, Yesterday a 4:01 PM or Januari 12.

This is so nice 🙂

Also, in the ‘Downloads‘ folder there is a change. The standard sortation is now ‘Date Modfied‘, that is the latest first! Super, now I don’t have to click the sortation any more to find the latest download. Me happy 😉

Of course you can always go back to the old notation. Why should you, nah..

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Turn it on or off. Right-click on the Date column!

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The old, standard.

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A different Windows Insider Program Settings page – #18317

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From the flight notes!

We are introducing a simplified Windows Insider Program Settings page via Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program with Build 18317. The goal is to make the end-to-end experience of signing up for the Windows Insider Program and setting up your PC to take new builds much easier by simplifying the experience and removing some of the clutter. You’ll find that all the same functionality is still there.

And here it is, in beautiful Black theme of course :/

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Under ‘Pick your Insider settings’ are the choices.

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