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Our 3 Quick Methods To Fix Xbox System Error E106

You can perform an offline update, hard reset the Xbox or change the corrupt hard drive to fix error E106.

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Xbox system error E106 is a technical error due to a corrupt or faulty hard drive, failed system updates, or a corrupt OS. You can fix the error through a handful of methods. 
Xbox Error Code E106
Xbox Error Code E106 (Image By Tech4Gamers)

The error message will appear as the following:

Error Message: System Error: E106 00000009 80070002.
Key Takeaways
  • Xbox error code E106 is associated with startup issues caused by a faulty reset process or incomplete OS updates.
  • Update the console offline, power cycle the Xbox, or replace the hard drive to continue using the Xbox.
  • Consult an expert if you do not have knowledge and experience dealing with Xbox hardware components, such as the hard drive.
 

Errors Associated With E106

However, the error can also appear differently, such as: 

  • E106 00000000 80070570.
  • E106 00000002 8007045D.
  • E106 00000009 C0000102.

How To Fix Error E106?

Try power cycling your internet router and the Xbox console, or verify the Xbox server status to ensure the problem does not lie on the server’s end. 

Run Offline Update

Updating the console is extremely important as it can help fix different types of errors, including system error E106. We performed an offline update for this particular error, and it went away. Don’t worry; the process is pretty simple.

Update Xbox Offline
Update Offline (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Reset Xbox

While testing the fixes, we discovered that resetting the Xbox is a viable fix.  So, we performed a soft reset, and it worked. You should also first do a soft reset since it does not delete any games or data. In case it fails to solve the error, go with a hard reset.  

 Important: Remember to create a backup of your console’s data before hard resetting because it will wipe out everything.  

Replace Hard Drive

A corrupted hard drive is one of the primary reasons you may encounter system errors on your Xbox. Therefore, we scanned the hard drive using third-party software, like HD Tune, to see the root cause of the error.

If corrupted, you can repair it or replace the drive entirely. 

Here is how you can scan the Xbox hard drive with HD Tune:

  1. Download and open HD Tune software on your PC.
  2. Plug out the hard drive from your console > Connect it to Xbox.
  3. Select the connected hard drive in the app > Press Start.
    HD Tune Scan Menu
    HD Tune Scan (Image By Tech4Gamers)

If the hard drive turns out to be at fault, you will need to buy a new one to resolve the Xbox system error E106.

Tip: Replacing the hard drive of the console is not that difficult, but we suggest you take it to a shop if you haven’t done it before yourself.

Refer to Xbox Support and take their guidance on your console’s issue. Alternatively, if any solutions from their side do not work, you may need to repair your Xbox console.


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