Overcoming Windows 10 Upgrade and Version Update Failures - Microsoft Community
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compiled helping in thousands of upgrade failure cases, these steps work tries them upgrade windows 7, 8 or 8.1 , version updates of windows 10 failing.
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if confident pc meets the windows 10 specifications and aware of listed unsupported os features, can install windows 10 using media creation tool choosing first option automate upgrade or version update.
however in same amount of time takes download option, can choose second option "create media pc" make bootable flash stick, or download iso mount , run or burn dvd media, keep needed repairs or reinstall, or can run desktop upgrade. this media gives option save nothing during upgrade overcomes upgrade choking on corruption or bloated factory installs , gets close superior clean install upgrade can get.
if media creation tool causes problems use alternate download site at microsoft windows download tool. make sure download correct version , bit-rate. either mount iso run setup upgrade, or bootable media burn iso dvd using windows image burner, or create flash stick using rufus choosing uefi/gpt if have uefi bios, or legacy bios/mbr.
with bootable media can superior clean install windows 10 has 0 complaints or reported issues in tens of thousands of uses , best install of windows 1 can have. tech enthusiasts not run factory or upgrade install prefer option best performance.
to improve upgrade's chances turn off @ startup:
type msconfig in start search box, right click system configuration utility run administrator. on tabs startup (via task manager in windows 8) , services (making sure tick box hide ms services ) disable everything. don't need except prefer have running when windows starts , can enable them after upgrade.
uninstall anti-virus except defender. bloated av's norton, mcafee, avg , avast need have special uninstallers (removal tools) common antivirus software - eset knowledgebase.
download, install , run full scan malwarebytes , adwcleaner.
remove if present c:\windows.old folder following how delete windows.old folder windows 10 - cnet. restart pc several times.
install ccleaner run cleaner , on registry tab check issues , fix issues.
in addition in settings>system>storage click on c drive @ top @ each section delete don't need free space , have leaner install.
next type command prompt in start search, right click run admin, type:
sfc /scannow press enter.
there reports updating bios or uefi firmware resolving issues. check pc or motherboard's support downloads webpage compare latest presently installed 1 found in windows administrative tools>system information. follow instructions updating, found in readme file in download, manufacturer's support, or ask here help.
it’s highly recommended create backup system image of existing os before upgrading, can recovered using booted windows installation media, repair cd or recovery flash drive in 20 minutes. type backup in start search box, in backup , recovery center choose create system image. can use more flexible imaging program free macrium imaging which allows recovery partition position on hard drive.
remove sd cards or external usb devices or peripherals.
if prefer run in-place upgrade media must opened desktop or iso double-clicked mount, then right click setup file run administrator. if using flash installer make sure not set first boot in bios setup won't boot during restarts, or unplug during restarts.
if want maximize chances successful upgrade, @ screen shown below choose link change keep , save nothing upgrade has less choke on , has less problems after install.
make sure files backed separately , have program installers , product keys programs office. needs backing detailed in clean install wiki provided earlier. (you can save option last resort.)
if fails anyway report exact error or failure behavior. try running again offline without internet disabling network adapter or pulling ethernet cable.
if windows won't start see troubleshooting windows 8 , 10 failure start - microsoft community. there's chance in case have such corrupted install not worth keeping, i'd consider @ point going worst best closely following clean install windows 10 gold standard install in os quality of install everything.
stick built-in defender in windows 10 best performance , adequate protection. if infected add inexpensive real time protection best-in-class free malware scanner malwarebytes. no 1 i’ve had has ever been infected again. i'd periodically scan free malwarebytes , adwcleaner scanners.
feel free ask questions , keep posted on how goes.
Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate
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