Error code
Xbox E101
XBOXE101
Game/Platform Error· An error code shown by a game or gaming platform/launcher.
What it means
The console encountered an error while applying a system update..
How to fix it
- Perform an Offline System Update using the OSU1 file on an NTFS USB.
- ensure $SystemUpdate folder is at the USB root and not nested.
- contact Xbox Support if hardware is suspected.
Not affiliated with Xbox. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
More Xbox codes
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- 0x803F800FThe console could not play the game because the subscription used to access it has expired.
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- 0x82D40007The console could not verify usage rights because the game owner needs to sign in.
- 0x87DD0006The console could not complete sign-in to an Xbox account.
- 0x87E1000CThe console could not verify ownership or entitlement for a game at launch.