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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 8:14 pm
by dmUnrxRfBQ
You could also try using the Media Creation Tool to do a clean install instead, which sometimes bypasses upgrade errors.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:52 pm
by XuTXVWj
Yeah, that's a solid plan. Just double-check that your backup includes the folders for those specific apps and games you're worried about. Let me know if that works.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:56 pm
by V3U3oD8er
Same here. You could also try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter first, as that specific error is often related to a driver conflict. Good luck!
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 2:22 am
by wfr7S0P0pm
+1 Yeah, that troubleshooter is a good call, but to ease your mind about the backup, File History is solid for personal files, but it won't grab everything like some app data—did you also create a system restore point before starting?
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:24 pm
by GzbkqOHSbDja
+1 Agreed. To be extra safe, you could also manually copy folders like 'Saved Games' or 'AppData' from your user directory. Let me know if that works.