Get help upgrading your PC to Windows 11. TPM, Secure Boot, compatibility issues and more.
UawmR4RG
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by UawmR4RG » Tue Jan 13, 2026 4:41 pm
Same here. Agreed, a clean install is a solid fix. Also, check your drivers are up to date, especially any for your motherboard or storage, as that error often points there. Good luck!
X8HH7z4w
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by X8HH7z4w » Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:27 pm
You could also try temporarily disabling any antivirus or third-party security software before attempting the upgrade again.
Ljut1c9
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by Ljut1c9 » Tue Jan 13, 2026 6:02 pm
This. I had the same problem. For me, it turned out to be a driver for my old printer that wasn't compatible.
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by 5Lkdw3Ov » Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:35 pm
+1 Yeah, that was my issue too. A quick tip: run `verifier` in an admin command prompt to check for any other problematic drivers.
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by adQkwnEvgx » Tue Jan 13, 2026 11:48 pm
Yeah, This happened to me. I had to completely uninstall the most recent Windows 10 cumulative update before the upgrade would finally stick.
msp702
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by msp702 » Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:31 pm
I had the same problem. Rolling back that update and then running a clean install from a USB drive is what finally fixed it for me.
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by 3UjEOOEStYHm » Thu Feb 05, 2026 1:00 pm
Agreed. You could also try running the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, since that error can sometimes point to a RAM issue.