Fix We Couldn't Install Windows 10

Fix We Couldn’t Install Windows 10

If your receiving any of the error above and below then this video is for you. I will show you step by step guide on how to fix and repair Windows Update so you can upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10.

Important: Make sure your using a Ethernet connection for your Windows Update process.

Important: Temporarily unplug and USB peripherals like Web Cam, Printer, Microphone etc etc. (Leave Keyboard and Mouse plugged in computer)

Important: Make sure you have enough Disc Space for the update process, 30GB should be enough.

0xC1900101-0x30017
The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during BOOT operation.

0xC1900101 – 0x30018
The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with the error during SYSPREP operation.

0x80070004 – 0x3000D
The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during MIGRATE_DATE operation.

Error codes: 0x80073712, 0x800705B4, 0x80004005, 0x8024402F, 0x80070002, 0x80070643, 0x80070003, 0x8024200B, 0x80070422, 0x80070020.

Warning: Before you continue, make sure you backup all your data on the computer your receiving the error on. The create a system restore point as a safety net if something goes wrong during the fixing process.

1. Temporarily Disable Antivirus and Firewall settings (Enable once update is complete)

2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/10164/fix-windows-update-errors

3. Setup Clean Boot in MSCONFIG and Run Windows Update

4. Rename SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 Folders. To do this we will need to stop Windows Update services.

Open Command Prompt with Admin rights

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver

Now we can rename folders

ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 catroot2.old

Once done restart Servers

net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

5. Navigate to the following registry key:

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionWindowsUpdateOSUpgrade

Look for AllowOSUpgrade and set value to 1

6. Run System File Checker

Open Command Prompt with Admin rights

SFC /SCANNOW

Once complete type:

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

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