windows 11 cannot update: we couldn’t update the system reserved partition

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windows 11 cannot update: we couldn’t update the system reserved partition

To resolve the “We couldn’t update the system reserved partition” error in Windows 11, free up space on the System Reserved Partition (SRP) by deleting unnecessary font files via an administrator Command Prompt. 

Free up space by deleting fonts

This is often the solution as the SRP can fill up with font files. 

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Press the Windows key + X, then select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin). 
  2. Mount the System Reserved Partition: Type mountvol Y: /s and press Enter to assign drive letter Y: to the SRP. 
  3. Navigate to the fonts folder: Type cd /d Y:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\Fonts and press Enter. 
  4. Delete all font files: Type del *.* and press Enter. Confirm the deletion if prompted. 
  5. Restart your computer: and try the update or installation again. 

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