Windows Update: Fix error 0x800704DD - 0x90016

When updating to Windows 10, numerous users receive the error message "0x800704DD - 0x90016". Fortunately, the error is easy to fix because the administrator rights are to blame. In this article, we show you how to get the problem under control.

Error 0x800704DD - 0x90016 during Windows update: administrator rights are missing

• If you want to install Windows 10 via MediaCreationTool or manually, the error message "0x800704DD - 0x90016" occurs frequently.
• The error code says that you are not authorized for the update: It must be carried out by an administrator.
• However, it does not help to run the "Run as administrator" update tool. The only solution is to switch to the administrator account and start the update here.
• We'll show you how to proceed in our detailed Windows 10 update instructions.

Tips and tricks for starting with the new operating system can be found on our Windows 10 topic page.