1. Recreate the Installation Media
- Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s official website.
- Use it to create a new bootable USB drive.
- Ensure your USB is at least 8GB and formatted as NTFS.
- Retry the installation using the new media.
2. Use a Different USB Port or Drive
- Plug your installation USB into another port (preferably USB 2.0).
- If possible, use a different USB stick and recreate the installation media.
3. Disconnect External Devices
- Unplug all external devices except the keyboard, mouse, and installation USB.
- Restart the system and retry installation.
4. Check System Memory (RAM)
- Press Win + R, type mdsched.exe, and hit Enter.
- Choose Restart now and check for problems.
- Allow the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to complete its scan.
- If issues are found, replace the faulty RAM stick and retry installation.
5. Test and Repair Hard Drive Errors
- Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:
chkdsk C: /f /r
- Press Y to confirm and restart your PC.
- Allow the scan to repair storage-related errors before reinstalling Windows.
6. Reset BIOS or UEFI Settings
Incorrect BIOS settings may prevent proper data transfer.
- Restart your PC and enter BIOS/UEFI setup (usually by pressing Del, F2, or F10).
- Select Load Setup Defaults or Reset to Default Settings.
- Save and exit.
- Then retry the installation.
7. Run the DISM and SFC Tools (For Upgrade Installations)
- Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
- After repairs are complete, restart your PC and retry the upgrade.
8. Free Up Installation Drive Space
- Ensure you have at least 20GB of free space on the system drive.
- Delete unnecessary temporary or old Windows files before retrying the update.
9. Perform a Clean Installation
If all else fails, back up your data and perform a clean install.
- Boot from the Windows installation USB.
- Where do you want to install Windows? screen, delete existing partitions.
- Create a new partition and proceed with installation.