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Modern Setup Host has Stopped Working: 7 Easy Fixes to use
Modern Setup Host is a key component in Windows Update
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Updated onMarch 20, 2024
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TheModern Setup Host is an important Windows 10 update component, but some users are complaining that it stopped working on their PCs for some reason. Unfortunately, this error usually happens when upgrading to Windows 10 orupdating the OS.
Consequently, users are unable to perform the upgrade. If you are also dealing with this issue, the solutions in this guide should help you restore normalcy and push the upgrade through.
What does Modern Setup Host has stopped working mean?
Modern Setup has stopped working, meaning a program might interfere with your Windows 10 update. Below are some of the causes of the issue:
How can I fix the Modern Setup Host error on Windows 10?
1. Free up some hard drive storage space
First, ensure there’s enough hard drive system partition space to upgrade to Windows 10. Users will need at least 15 GB of free HDD storage to upgrade to Windows 10 with the Media Creation Toolkit.
The best way to free up storage space is to uninstall superfluous software. Check out our guide onhow to free up hard drive storage.
2. Clean Boot Windows
Clean Boot eliminates software conflicts that may sometimes occur when ins
Clean-booting Windows will ensure that third-party software doesn’t conflict with the upgrade process.
3. Run Deployment Image and System File Scans
In some cases, faulty system files can cause the Modern Setup Host has stopped working issue. Thankfully, Windows has a couple of tools to repair these files.
Alternatively, you can use adedicated tool to repairand restore your registry and to replace any broken file with the original
4. Check if the Default Language is configured to U.S. English
Some users have said that adjusting the Windows language settings to U.S. English can fix the MSH error.
5. Run setupprep.exe to resume the system upgrade
If you are dealing with Modern Setup Host that has stopped working during a Windows 10 upgrade, the command above should help you restart the process.
6. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
All Windows versions feature a dedicated Windows Update Troubleshooter that can detect and fix update errors. So if you are dealing with the Modern Setup Host has stopped working issue, try running this tool.
7. Reset Windows update components
Another potential solution to this issue is to restart the Windows update components. This should clear up the glitches that might be stopping your updates.
Those are some potential resolutions that might fix the error when installing Windows 10Modern Setup Host has stopped workingfor some users.
They can also upgrade to Windows 10 with a bootable USB drive that includes a Windows image.
We also have a comprehensive guide on what to do if you receive the errorCouldn’t connect to the Update Service on Windows 10.
For any suggestions or questions, use the comments section below to write them down.
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Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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