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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:03 am
by bvc81
Yeah, that backup is your safety net, but to fix the error, can you check if you have any non-essential external devices like printers or USB drives disconnected during the upgrade?
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:29 am
by uq163
Can confirm. I had the same problem. That error popped up for me until I ran the Windows Update troubleshooter and made sure my drivers were updated.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:54 am
by OOGtXS
You could also try temporarily disconnecting any non-essential peripherals, like extra monitors or printers, as they can sometimes interfere with the upgrade process.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:42 am
by 9834zdrbpb
I had the same problem with that error. My system image backup was a lifesaver and got all my files back when the upgrade failed.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 4:12 am
by md3GdOqlV9
You could also try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter first, as that specific error can sometimes be fixed by clearing update corruption.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 5:27 pm
by jH93773393
Same here. I had the same problem with that error. My system image backup was a lifesaver and got all my files back when the upgrade looped.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 7:10 pm
by 681cfchcvg
Yeah, that backup is definitely your best safety net. One extra tip: temporarily disconnect any non-essential USB devices before trying the upgrade again, as they can sometimes cause that error. Let me know if that works.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 4:47 pm
by dUI6D6k2Qx
+1 Agreed, that's solid advice. Also, double-check you have all Windows Updates installed for Windows 10 first—it can resolve a lot of underlying compatibility issues.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 6:10 pm
by cYnpFgS
Yeah, and just to be sure, have you checked if your PC actually meets all the Windows 11 requirements, like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?