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Create installation media for Windows

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You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows.

To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. To go directly to one of the versions, select one of these links:

Windows 7

Windows 8.1

Windows 10 (Then select Download now.)

Windows 11 (Then select Download now.)

Important: Back up your files before you install or reinstall Windows on your PC. Learn how.

To create the installation media, here's what you'll need:

A PC with a reliable internet connection. The download time will vary, depending on your internet connection.

A USB flash drive, external hard drive, or DVD. A blank USB flash drive or external hard drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a blank DVD (and DVD burner). We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD because any content on it will be deleted. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you're told the disc image file is too large, you'll need to use dual layer (DL) DVD media.

A product key. Your 25-character product key (not required for digital licenses). For help finding it, go to Find your Windows product key.

After you've created the installation media, you can reset or reinstall Windows. To learn more, go to Recovery options in Windows.

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installation noun

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C1 [ C or U ] the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use : Do you have to pay extra for installation? There have been calls for the installation of cameras at the junction. Among our installations is a solar thermal system for domestic hot water.

[ C or U ]

computing

specialized the act of putting a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it: You will receive a message confirming correct installation of the program. There's no guaranteed way to block unwanted software installations.

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Placing and positioning an object

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around

change something around

circle

consign

fit

gone

install

lie

manoeuvrable

pile (something) up

plant

reinstall

reinstallation

relocate

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reorientation

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installation noun

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[ C ] a place where there are buildings and equipment that have a particular, especially military, purpose: a nuclear installation The military still have several bases and installations on the island.

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Places involved in military activity

air bridge

air corridor

bases

Bastille

battlefield

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camp

emplacement

enceinte

fort

front

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installation noun

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[ U ] an occasion when someone is put in an important job or position: The installation of the new archbishop will take place in January.

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anti-ritualism

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[ C ] a form of modern sculpture where the artist uses sound, movement, or space as well as objects in order to make an often temporary work of art: The new installation adds an exciting interactive element to the museum's central atrium.

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the act of putting something in place so that it is ready for use: [ U ] Do you have to pay extra for installation?

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IT the act of putting a program onto a computer: She provided me with the resources required for testing the installation of the software. Software installations will be carried out by our administrators.

[ U or C ] the act of putting furniture or equipment into position: The installation of extra roof and wall-support structures takes considerable time.

[ C ] a system or piece of equipment that has been put somewhere: The present installations are outdated, and will be removed.

[ C ] a place with people, buildings, and equipment that has a particular, especially military or industrial, purpose: a military/industrial/commercial installation

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Examples of installation

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Much of their work concerns site-specific sound installations involving the articulation of time and space.

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In 1996, the operational stock grew by about 12,000 units, from a supply of new installations of almost 39,000 units, to just under 400,000 units.

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Schematic diagram showing communication between installations (courtesy of the artist).

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They have also been involved in local mass actions against oil installations.

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The number of units are given for both installations and operational stock.

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Even more powerful installations will probably be created in the future for the ignition of thermonuclear microexplosions with light-ion beams.

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As a result, installations can be tailored precisely to customer requirements or easily reprogrammed to meet changing operational demands.

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Stills extracted from the installation's video output, demonstrating the layering and fragmentation of various images with moving text.

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Although these results are promising, established calorimeters are not flexible enough and are too large and too costly for routine biofilm control in technical installations.

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The research programme began with review of existing installations and assessing their performance.

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Temporary installations can, of course, be coped with.

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We therefore welcome the contribution of several authors describing the implementation of their compositions and installations.

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In the experiments performed with smaller installations, the density is rarely measured and is taken from hydrodynamic simulations.

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Only installations operating above a certain capacity threshold are covered by the directive.

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He has also composed soundscapes using recordings of environmental sounds, radiophonic works and sound installations.

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industrial installationObviously any industrial installation will worry people.

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initial installationBy the time of initial installation, the system had served its political purpose.

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interactive installationAnother notable interactive installation is instant city that combines gaming, music, architecture and collaborative aspects.

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યંત્ર-ઉપકરણની ગોઠવણ, સ્થાપન…

installation, montering, indsættelse…

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స్థాపన/ పరికరాలు, ఫర్నీచర్ లేదా కంప్యూటర్ ప్రోగ్రామ్‌ను స్థితిలో ఉంచినప్పుడు లేదా ఉపయోగించడానికి సిద్ధంగా ఉంచిన సందర్భం…

تَركيب…

স্থাপন করা…

instalace, zařízení…

pemasangan, instalasi…

การติดตั้ง, เครื่องมือที่ติดตั้ง…

sự lắp đặt, cái được lắp đặt…

instalacja, urządzenie…

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installazione, impianto…

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Installation (or setup) of a computer program (including device drivers and plugins), is the act of making the program ready for execution. Installation refers to the particular configuration of software or hardware with a view to making it usable with the computer. A soft or digital copy of the piece of software (program) is needed to install it. There are different processes of installing a piece of software (program). Because the process varies for each program and each computer, programs (including operating systems) often come with an installer, a specialised program responsible for doing whatever is needed (see below) for the installation. Installation may be part of a larger software deployment process.[1]

Installation typically involves code (program) being copied/generated from the installation files to new files on the local computer for easier access by the operating system, creating necessary directories, registering environment variables, providing a separate program for un-installation etc. Because code is generally copied/generated in multiple locations, uninstallation usually involves more than just erasing the program folder. For example, registry files and other system code may need to be modified or deleted for a complete uninstallation.

Overview[edit]

Some computer programs can be executed by simply copying them into a folder stored on a computer and executing them. Other programs are supplied in a form unsuitable for immediate execution and therefore need an installation procedure. Once installed, the program can be executed again and again, without the need to reinstall before each execution.

Common operations performed during software installations include:

Making sure that necessary system requirements are met

Checking for existing versions of the software

Creating or updating program files and folders

Adding configuration data such as configuration files, Windows registry entries or environment variables

Making the software accessible to the user, for instance by creating links, shortcuts or bookmarks

Configuring components that run automatically, such as daemons or Windows services

Performing product activation

Updating the software versions

These operations may require some charges or be free of charge. In case of payment, installation costs means the costs connected and relevant to or incurred as a result of installing the drivers or the equipment in the customers' premises.

Some installers may attempt to trick users into installing junkware such as various forms of adware, toolbars, trialware or software of partnering companies.[2] To prevent this, extra caution on what exactly is being asked to be installed is needed. The installation of additional software then can simply be skipped or unchecked (this may require the user to use the "custom", "detailed" or "expert" version of the installation procedure).[2]Such malicious conduct is not necessarily a decision by the software developers or their company but can also be an issue of external installers such as the Download.com installer by CNET.[3]

Necessity[edit]

As mentioned earlier, some computer programs need no installation. This was once usual for many programs which run on DOS, the classic Mac OS, Atari TOS and AmigaOS. As computing environments grew more complex and fixed hard drives replaced floppy disks, the need for tangible installation presented itself. For example Commodore released the Installer for Amiga.

A class of modern applications that do not need installation are known as portable applications, as they may be roamed around onto different computers and run. Similarly, there are live operating systems, which do not need installation and can be run directly from a bootable CD, DVD, USB flash drive or loaded over the network as with thin clients. Examples are AmigaOS 4.0, various Linux distributions, MorphOS or Mac OS versions 1.0 through 9.0. (See live CD and live USB.) Finally, web applications, which run inside a web browser, do not need installation.

Types[edit]

Custom installation[edit]

A custom installation allows the installer to choose to select components or parts that are required to be installed.

This is sometimes preferred as opposed to installing the full suite of software components. Some situations that require

the need for a custom install might be where only the basic components are required which are smaller in size instead of the

full components which may take up too much hard drive space.

Attended installation[edit]

On Windows systems, this is the most common form of installation. An installation process usually needs a user who attend it to make choices, such as accepting or declining an end-user license agreement (EULA), specifying preferences such as the installation location, supplying passwords or assisting in product activation. In graphical environments, installers that offer a wizard-based interface are common. Attended installers may ask users to help mitigate the errors. For instance, if the disk in which the computer program is being installed was full, the installer may ask the user to specify another target path or clear enough space in the disk. A common misconception is unarchivation, which is not considered an installation action because it does not include user choices, such as accepting or declining EULA.

Silent installation[edit]

A "silent installation" is an installation that does not display messages or windows during its progress. "Silent installation" is not the same as "unattended installation" (see below): All silent installations are unattended but not all unattended installations are silent. The reason behind a silent installation may be convenience or subterfuge. Malware and viruses can be installed silently when a person clicks on a link while working at a business they think is real but is a hacker's program download.[4][5] For normal users silent installation is not of much use, but in bigger organizations where thousands of users work, deploying the applications becomes a typical task and for that reason silent installation is performed so that the application is installed in the background without affecting the work of the user. Silent parameters can vary from software to software; if a software/application has silent parameters, it can be checked by " /? " or " /help " or " -help ".

Silently installing a software program can be used to deploy a program on networks in educational institutions, including primary and secondary education and universities, in addition to business, government, and corporate networks. The person managing the silent installation can choose to add a desktop shortcut, for example, to silently install Google Drive with a desktop shortcut[6]:GoogleDrive.exe --silent --desktop_shortcut=true

Unattended installation[edit]

Installation that is performed without user interaction during its progress or with no user present at all. One of the reasons to use this approach is to automate the installation of a large number of systems. An unattended installation either does not require the user to supply anything or has received all necessary input prior to the start of installation. Such input may be in the form of command line switches or an answer file, a file that contains all the necessary parameters. Windows XP and most Linux distributions are examples of operating systems that can be installed with an answer file. In unattended installation, it is assumed that there is no user to help mitigate errors. For instance, if the installation medium was faulty, the installer should fail the installation, as there is no user to fix the fault or replace the medium. Unattended installers may record errors in a computer log for later review.

Headless installation[edit]

Installation performed without using a computer monitor connected. In attended forms of headless installation, another machine connects to the target machine (for instance, via a local area network) and takes over the display output. Since a headless installation does not need a user at the location of the target computer, unattended headless installers may be used to install a program on multiple machines at the same time.

Scheduled or automated installation[edit]

An installation process that runs on a preset time or when a predefined condition transpires, as opposed to an installation process that starts explicitly on a user's command. For instance, a system administrator willing to install a later version of a computer program that is being used can schedule that installation to occur when that program is not running. An operating system may automatically install a device driver for a device that the user connects. (See plug and play.) Malware may also be installed automatically. For example, the infamous Conficker was installed when the user plugged an infected device to their computer.

Clean installation[edit]

A clean installation is one that is done in the absence of any interfering elements such as old versions of the computer program being installed or leftovers from a previous installation. In particular, the clean installation of an operating system is an installation in which the target disk partition is erased before installation. Since the interfering elements are absent, a clean installation may succeed where an unclean installation may fail or may take significantly longer.

Network installation[edit]

Not to be confused with network booting.

Network installation, shortened netinstall, is an installation of a program from a shared network resource that may be done by installing a minimal system before proceeding to download further packages over the network. This may simply be a copy of the original media but software publishers which offer site licenses for institutional customers may provide a version intended for installation over a network.

Installer[edit]

Look up installer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

An installation program or installer is a computer program that installs files, such as applications, drivers, or other software, onto a computer. Some installers are specifically made to install the files they contain; other installers are general-purpose and work by reading the contents of the software package to be installed.

They exist both as "standalone installer" (or "offline installer") and "web installer" (or "online installer"), where the former allows for offline installation as it contains all installation files, whereas the latter needs to download files necessary for installation from the web at the time of installation.

The differences between a package management system and an installer are:

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Location of installation information

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It is entirely at the discretion of the installer. It could be a file within the app's folder, or among the operating system's files and folders. At best, they may register themselves with an uninstallers list without exposing installation information.

Scope of maintenance

Potentially all packages on the system

Only the product with which it was bundled

Developed by

One package manager vendor

Multiple installer vendors

Package format

A handful of well-known formats

There could be as many formats as the number of apps

Package format compatibility

Can be consumed as long as the package manager supports it. Either newer versions of the package manager keep supporting it or the user does not upgrade the package manager.

The installer is always compatible with its archive format, if it uses any. However, installers, like all computer programs, may be affected by software rot.

Bootstrapper[edit]

During an installation of a computer program, it is sometimes necessary to update the installer or package manager itself. To make this possible, a technique called bootstrapping is used. The common pattern for this is to use small executable files which update the installer and starts the real installation after the update. This small executable is called bootstrapper. Sometimes the bootstrapper installs other prerequisites for the software during the bootstrapping process too.

Common types[edit]

Main article: List of installation software

Cross-platform installer builders produce installers that run on Windows, macOS and Linux. An example is InstallAnywhere by Flexera Software.

Windows NT family includes an installation API and an associated service called Windows Installer. Microsoft provides a minimum level of tools required to create installers using Windows Installer in the freely available Windows SDK, instead focusing on the API to allow developers and third parties to leverage it in creating custom installers. Third party tools may supporting create installers using this API to speed the process. Examples include InstallShield (Flexera Software) and WiX (Outercurve Foundation). Installation authoring tools that do not rely on Windows Installer include Wise Installation Studio (Wise Solutions, Inc.), Installer VISE (MindVision Software), Visual Installer (SamLogic), NSIS, Clickteam, InnoSetup and InstallSimple.

macOS includes Installer, a native package manager. macOS also includes a separate software updating application, Software Update, that only supports Apple and system software. Included in the Dock as of 10.6.6, and also in the Apple menu, the Mac App Store shares many attributes with the successful App Store for iOS devices, such as a similar app approval process, the use of Apple ID for purchases, and automatic installation and updating. Although the App Store is Apple's preferred delivery method for macOS apps,[7] previously purchased licenses cannot be transferred to the Mac App Store for downloading or automatic updating. Instead of an installer, many macOS applications distributed outside the Mac App Store use an Apple Disk Image (.dmg file) that contains an application bundle to be dragged and dropped into the Applications folder; those applications are described as drag-install applications. These often feature prominent installation instructions and a shortcut to the Applications folder; that style of drag-install application was invented and published by Iris Artin (formerly Ben Artin) during the development of Fetch 5[8] and subsequently gained wide adoption. Commercial applications for macOS may also use a third-party installer, such as the Mac version of Installer VISE (MindVision Software) or InstallerMaker (StuffIt).

System installer[edit]

A system installer is the software that is used to set up and install an operating system onto a device.

Examples of Linux system installers:

Anaconda: used by CentOS, Fedora

Calamares: used by multiple Linux distributions (incl. some Ubuntu flavors, Debian, and derivates)

Debian-Installer ("D-I"): classic Debian installer (textual and graphical[9] interfaces)

Subiquity Ubuntu Server installer

Ubiquity: Ubuntu Desktop installer (until 22.10)

Ubuntu Desktop Installer: current Ubuntu Desktop installer (starting 23.04)

YaST for SUSE-based projects

Another example is found in the Haiku operating system, which uses a utility called Haiku Installer to install itself onto a device after booting from a live CD or live USB.

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There are many reasons why you might receive an error message when upgrading or installing Windows 11, but common errors can be fixed with a few steps that you can do on your own. Note: An upgrade takes your device from an older version of Windows, such as Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 to Windows 11.

Before searching for a specific error code, try the tips listed in General fixes. If those don't fix your upgrade or installation problem, check the table of error codes at the bottom of this article.

General fixes

Here are some things you can try to fix upgrade and installation errors:

Remove external hardware

Unplug any nonessential hardware devices. These could include headphones, printers, scanners speakers, USB flash drives, and external hard drives.

If you’re using a laptop and it’s plugged in to a docking station, undock it.

Update Windows

It’s a good idea to make sure that all important updates are installed before trying to upgrade Windows. This includes updates to hardware drivers on your device.

For information and to make sure you're up-to-date, see Windows Update: FAQ.

Uninstall non-Microsoft antivirus software

Use Windows Defender to protect your device during the upgrade—non-Microsoft antivirus software can sometimes cause upgrade problems. As long as you have installation media and all required activation information, you can always reinstall the software after you upgrade.

To remove an antivirus application, go to Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features. Select the program, and then select Uninstall. Select Yes to confirm.

Uninstall nonessential software

Outdated software can cause problems with a Windows upgrade, so removing old or nonessential applications can help.

If you plan to reinstall the application later, make sure you have the installation media and all required activation information before removing it.

To uninstall software, go to Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features. Select the program, and then select Uninstall. Select Yes to confirm.

Free up disk space

To upgrade to Windows 11, you need enough space on your hard drive for the installation to take place.

To view how much hard drive space is available on your computer, select File Explorer on the taskbar (known as Windows Explorer in Windows 7) or press Windows logo key + E.

Then select Computer or This PC and look under Hard Disk Drives or under Devices and drives. If there are multiple drives listed, the system drive is the drive that includes a Microsoft Windows logo above the drive icon. You’ll see the amount of available space under the drive.

If it looks like your drive is running low on space, see Tips to free up drive space on your PC.

0xC1900101 Errors

An error that begins with 0xC1900101 is usually a driver error. If you see any of these error codes, try the following steps first to fix the problem. If these steps don’t work, see Resolve Windows upgrade errors for more detailed technical info.

0xC1900101 - 0x2000c

0xC1900101 - 0x20017

0xC1900101 - 0x30018

0xC1900101 - 0x3000D

0xC1900101 - 0x4000D

0xC1900101 - 0x40017

Make sure that your device has enough space. Your device requires at least 16 GB of free space to upgrade a 32-bit OS, or 20 GB for a 64-bit OS. For more info, see Free up drive space in Windows.

Run Windows Update a few times. Download and install any available updates in Windows Update, including software updates, hardware updates, and some third-party drivers. Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter to fix Windows 11 Update errors.

Check third-party drivers and download any updates. You can find third-party drivers and installation instructions for any hardware you’ve added to your device on the manufacturer’s website.

Unplug extra hardware. Remove all external storage devices and drives, docks, and other hardware you might have plugged into your device that isn’t needed for basic functionality.

Check Device Manager for errors. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager. Choose Device Manager from the results. In the window that pops up, look for any device with a yellow exclamation mark beside it (you may have to select each category to switch to the list of devices). Press and hold (or right-click) the device name and select either Update Driver Software or Uninstall to correct the errors.

Remove third-party security software. Make sure you know how to reinstall your programs and that any necessary product keys are on hand. Windows Defender will help protect your device in the meantime.

Repair hard-drive errors. In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt. Choose Command Prompt from the list of results. In the window that pops up, type chkdsk/f C: and press the Enter key. Repairs automatically start on your hard drive, and you’ll be asked to restart your device.

Note: You must have administrator permissions on your device to do this.

Do a clean restart into Windows. See How to perform a clean boot in Windows.

Restore and repair system files. In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt. Choose Command Prompt from the list of results. In the window that pops up, type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press the Enter key. (Learn to repair a Windows image)

Note: You must have administrator permissions on your device to do this.

Other Common Errors

The following table lists the most common upgrade and installation errors and some things you can try to fix them. If you continue having problems upgrading or installing Windows, contact Microsoft support.

Error

What it means and how to fix it

0xc1900223

This indicates that there was a problem downloading and installing the selected update. Windows Update will try again later and there is nothing you need to do at this time.

0xC1900208 – 0x4000C

This could indicate that an incompatible app installed on your PC is blocking the upgrade process from completing. Check to make sure that any incompatible apps are uninstalled and then try upgrading again.

0xC1900107

A cleanup operation from a previous installation attempt is still pending, and a system restart is required to continue the upgrade. Restart the device and run setup again. If restarting device does not resolve the issue, then use the Disk Cleanup utility and clean up the temporary files and the System files. For more information, see Disk cleanup in Windows.

0x80073712

A file needed by Windows Update is likely damaged or missing. Try repairing your system files: In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt. Choose Command Prompt from the list of results. In the window that appears, type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press the Enter key.

0xC1900200 – 0x20008

0xC1900202 – 0x20008

This may signify that your PC doesn’t meet the minimum requirements to download or install the upgrade to Windows 11. Learn more about the minimum requirements for Windows 11.

0x800F0923

This might indicate that a driver or other software on your PC isn't compatible with the upgrade to Windows 11. For info about how to fix this problem, contact Microsoft support.

0x80200056

This could mean that the upgrade process was interrupted because you accidentally restarted your PC or signed out of your PC. Try upgrading again and make sure your PC is plugged in and stays turned on.

0x800F0922

This error might mean that your PC couldn't connect to the Windows Update servers. If you're using a VPN connection to connect to a work network, disconnect from the network and turn off the VPN software (if applicable) and try upgrading again.

The error could also mean there isn't enough free space in the System Reserved partition. You might be able to fix this problem by using third-party software to increase the size of the System Reserved partition.

Error: We couldn't complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don't turn off your computer.

Error: Failure configuring Windows Updates. Reverting changes.

These are generic errors that might appear any time a Windows update fails. You'll need to determine the specific error code to investigate how to best resolve this problem.

You can find the error code for the failed update by viewing your update history. Look for the update that wasn't installed, note the error code, and then contact Microsoft support.

To view your update history in Windows 11:

Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Update history.

Error: The update isn't applicable to your computer.

This error might mean that your PC doesn't have the required updates installed.

Check to make sure that all important updates are installed on your PC before you try upgrading.

0x80070070 – 0x50011

0x80070070 – 0x50012

0x80070070 – 0x60000

This likely indicates that your PC doesn’t have enough space available to install the upgrade.

Free some space on the drive and try again. Get tips for freeing up drive space

0x80300024

The specified disk operation is not supported by the target disk, partition, or volume.

Make sure your machine meets the minimum requirements to install Windows.

0x80070002 0x20009

The system cannot find the file specified.

If you have a disk or disks where you are not installing Windows 11 on, remove those disks.

0xC1900101 0x20017

0xC1900101 0x30017

A driver has caused a problem.

Disable or remove all 3rd party antivirus or antispyware from your system. Disconnect all peripheral devices that are connected to the system, except for the mouse, keyboard and display.

Contact your hardware vendor to obtain updated device drivers.

0x8007042B 0x4000D

Windows Setup terminated unexpectedly due to another process running in the background.

When you start Windows by using a normal startup, several applications and services start automatically, and then run in the background. These programs include basic system processes, antivirus software, system utility applications, and other software that has been previously installed. These applications and services can cause interference when you attempt to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 11.

To help you determine whether a background program is interfering with the upgrade, a "clean boot" may be needed. See How to perform a clean boot in Windows.

0x800700B7 0x2000a

Windows Setup terminated unexpectedly due to another process running in the background.

Uninstall any antivirus or antispyware software and update again.

There are many reasons why you might receive an error message when upgrading or installing Windows 10, but common errors can be fixed with a few steps that you can do on your own. Note: An upgrade takes your device from an older version of Windows, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, to Windows 10.

General fixes

Here are some things you can try to fix upgrade and installation errors:

Remove external hardware

Unplug any nonessential hardware devices. These could include headphones, printers, scanners speakers, USB flash drives, and external hard drives.

If you’re using a laptop and it’s plugged in to a docking station, undock it.

Update Windows

It’s a good idea to make sure that all important updates are installed before trying to upgrade Windows. This includes updates to hardware drivers on your device.

For information and to make sure you're up-to-date, see Windows Update: FAQ.

Uninstall non-Microsoft antivirus software

To remove an antivirus application, go to Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features. Select the program, and then select Uninstall. Select Yes to confirm.

Uninstall nonessential software

Outdated software can cause problems with a Windows upgrade, so removing old or nonessential applications can help.

If you plan to reinstall the application later, make sure you have the installation media and all required activation information before removing it.

To uninstall software, go to Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features. Select the program, and then select Uninstall. Select Yes to confirm.

Free up disk space

To upgrade to Windows 10, you need enough space on your hard drive for the installation to take place.

To view how much hard drive space is available on your computer, select the Start button, then in the search box on the taskbar, type File Explorer (known as Windows Explorer in Windows 7).

If it looks like your drive is running low on space, see Tips to free up drive space on your PC.

0xC1900101 Errors

0xC1900101 - 0x2000c

0xC1900101 - 0x20017

0xC1900101 - 0x30018

0xC1900101 - 0x3000D

0xC1900101 - 0x4000D

0xC1900101 - 0x40017

Make sure that your device has enough space. Your device requires at least 16 GB of free space to upgrade a 32-bit OS, or 20 GB for a 64-bit OS. For more info, see Free up drive space in Windows.

Check third-party drivers and download any updates. You can find third-party drivers and installation instructions for any hardware you’ve added to your device on the manufacturer’s website.

Unplug extra hardware. Remove all external storage devices and drives, docks, and other hardware you might have plugged into your device that isn’t needed for basic functionality.

Check Device Manager for errors. Select the Start button, then in the search box on the taskbar, type device manager. Choose Device Manager from the results. In the window that pops up, look for any device with a yellow exclamation mark beside it (you may have to select each category to switch to the list of devices). Press and hold (or right-click) the device name and select either Update Driver Software or Uninstall to correct the errors.

Repair hard-drive errors. Select the Start button, then in the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt. Choose Command Prompt from the list of results. In the window that pops up, type chkdsk/f C: and press the Enter key. Repairs automatically start on your hard drive, and you’ll be asked to restart your device.

Note: You must have administrator permissions on your device to do this.

Do a clean restart into Windows.

Learn how.

Restore and repair system files. Select the Start button, then in the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt. Choose Command Prompt from the list of results. In the window that pops up, type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press the Enter key. (Learn to repair a Windows image)

Note: You must have administrator permissions on your device to do this.

Other Common Errors

Error

What it means and how to fix it

0xc1900223

This indicates that there was a problem downloading and installing the selected update. Windows Update will try again later and there is nothing you need to do at this time.

0xC1900208 – 0x4000C

0xC1900107

0x80073712

A file needed by Windows Update is likely damaged or missing. Try repairing your system files: Select the Start button and type command prompt in the search box on the taskbar. Choose Command Prompt from the list of results. In the window that appears, type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press the Enter key.

0xC1900200 – 0x20008

0xC1900202 – 0x20008

This may signify that your PC doesn’t meet the minimum requirements to download or install the upgrade to Windows 10. Learn more about the minimum requirements for Windows

0x800F0923

This might indicate that a driver or other software on your PC isn't compatible with the upgrade to Windows 10. For info about how to fix this problem, contact Microsoft support.

0x80200056

0x800F0922

Error: We couldn't complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don't turn off your computer.

Error: Failure configuring Windows Updates. Reverting changes.

These are generic errors that might appear any time a Windows update fails. You'll need to determine the specific error code to investigate how to best resolve this problem.

You can find the error code for the failed update by viewing your update history. Look for the update that wasn't installed, note the error code, and then contact Microsoft support.

To view your update history in Windows 8.1:

Open Windows Update by swiping in from the right edge of the screen (or, if you're using a mouse, pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen and moving the mouse pointer up), select Settings > Change PC settings > Update and recovery > View your update history.

To view your update history in Windows 7:

Select the Start button. In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, Select Windows Update > View update history.

Error: The update isn't applicable to your computer.

This error might mean that your PC doesn't have the required updates installed.

Check to make sure that all important updates are installed on your PC before you try upgrading.

0x80070070 – 0x50011

0x80070070 – 0x50012

0x80070070 – 0x60000

This likely indicates that your PC doesn’t have enough space available to install the upgrade.

Free some space on the drive and try again. Get tips for freeing up drive space

0x80300024

The specified disk operation is not supported by the target disk, partition, or volume.

Make sure your machine meets the minimum requirements to install Windows 10.

0x80070002 0x20009

The system cannot find the file specified.

If you have a disk or disks where you are not installing Windows 10 on, remove those disks.

0xC1900101 0x20017

0xC1900101 0x30017

A driver has caused a problem.

Disable or remove all 3rd party antivirus or antispyware from your system. Disconnect all peripheral devices that are connected to the system, except for the mouse, keyboard and display.

Contact your hardware vendor to obtain updated device drivers.

0x8007042B 0x4000D

Windows Setup terminated unexpectedly due to another process running in the background.

To help you determine whether a background program is interfering with the upgrade, a "clean boot" may be needed. See How to perform a clean boot in Windows.

0x800700B7 0x2000a

Windows Setup terminated unexpectedly due to another process running in the background.

Uninstall any antivirus or antispyware software and update again.

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This article was written by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Stan Kats is the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology & cybersecurity solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan has over 7 years of cybersecurity experience, holding senior positions in information security at General Motors, AIG, and Aramark over his career. Stan received a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California.

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Want to install a fresh version of Windows 10 on your PC? If you're running another operating system or setting up a new PC, you can easily install Windows 10 from an installation disc or USB flash drive. Upgrading from an earlier version like Windows 7 or 8.1 is even easier—no flash drive or DVD required! This wikiHow article will walk you through installing or upgrading to Windows 10 on any PC.

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Connect a blank USB flash drive or insert a blank writable DVD. You can install Windows 10 by creating a bootable USB flash drive or DVD that contains the Windows 10 installation files. You'll need a USB flash drive that's at least 8GB, or any blank DVD to get started.[1]

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If you already have Windows 10 installed on the PC and just want to reinstall it, it'll be easiest to reinstall it from within Windows 10 instead of creating installation media.

If you want to upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you won't need to create an installation disc or drive. However, you will need to follow most of this method to start the upgrade.

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Make sure you have a product key. If you bought Windows 10 through Microsoft using your Microsoft account, your product key is already linked to your account. If you bought Windows 10 from another retailer, you'll have a 25-character product key that you'll need to have handy to activate Windows.[2]

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