How to Fix Windows 10 Installation Stuck During Upgrade

Microsoft recently announced to remove the plug from Windows 7, forcing many users to install or upgrade to Windows 10. Many of these users face an error when Windows 10 installation is blocked during the upgrade process. at the level. There are several ways to correct this error, which we will discuss in this article.

Some users have complained that the installation of Windows 10 particularly stops at 46%, but such instances are not uncommon. And while it can be frustrating, the only way to move forward is to resolve the error.

Let’s start.

1. System requirements

While the system requirements for installing Windows 10 are not too much, it’s a good idea to start from here. Check if your computer meets the Windows 10 runtime criteria.

2. Disk space

Press Windows key + E to launch File Explorer and click This PC to check the remaining space on the drive where you install Windows 10.

Compare it with the minimum system requirements in the point above.

3. Defective RAM

Is your computer’s RAM working properly? There are ways to check out what I recommend before going on to this guide. A faulty RAM can cause a BSOD or Windows upgrade stuck for hours.

4. Check the Internet

Make sure you are connected to the Internet, possibly a stable broadband Wi-Fi connection. This is true even if you have already downloaded the Windows 10 package to a flash drive or CD.

5. Battery connected

You don’t want your computer to shut down during the Windows 10 upgrade process. Make sure the battery is fully charged and the laptop is connected to a power source.

6. Remove external devices

Remove any external devices you don’t need, including external hard drives, flash drives, Bluetooth dongles, etc. I would recommend removing the external mouse and keyboard. Use the laptop’s trackpad and keyboard for now. Try again and check if the Windows 10 upgrade is still stuck.

7. Troubleshooting Windows Update

Press Windows key + shortcut I to open Settings and search for Find and fix Windows update issues.

Select Apply repairs automatically in the following pop-up window and click Next.

Follow the on-screen instructions after that and restart once when the process is complete. Check again if Windows 10 installation is blocked or not.

8. Reset the Windows Update component

Find and open the command prompt with administrator rights from the Windows Start menu.

Give the commands below sequentially and press Enter after each.

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver 

net stop AppIDSvc

Ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

Ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old

net start wuauserv 

net start cryptSvc 

net start bits 

net start msiserver 

net start AppIDSvc

Restart your computer after all the commands have been executed and executed, and try to upgrade your Windows 10 computer.

9. Update drivers

Find and open Device Manager in the Start menu.

Expand the categories one by one to see if there is an exclamation mark next to a pilot entry. If so, you need to update it.

You can also find and update all drivers using driver utilities that will save you time and effort.

Try to upgrade to Windows 10 again after restarting your computer to check if the installation is stuck somewhere. The process should take less than two hours. Much will also depend on your Internet speed and whether you have a hard drive or SSD installed inside your computer.

10. SFC scan

Open the command prompt again with administrator rights and run the command below.

sfc /scannow

The System File Checker or SFC scan will check all the protected system files on your computer for errors and corruption. It will automatically replace corrupted files with a cached copy to make sure everything works again.

Do not close the CMD window until scanning is complete and displays 100% in it.

11. Clean Boot

A recently installed app or software may be responsible for a conflict that causes Windows 10 upgrade to stop midway. Perform a clean boot on your computer and see if you can find the culprit.

12. Uninstall third-party applications

Remove the apps found guilty in the last step. If that doesn’t help, delete any third-party applications installed on your computer. Remember to write down their names in a safe place and save the data to an external hard drive if necessary. You can also back up the app settings, so you don’t have to do it all over again when you install Windows 10 and it works.

Stuck in the rain

Upgrading to Windows 10 is more important now because Microsoft is getting support for Windows 7. The good news is that this is the last time you will need to upgrade. Microsoft will not release Windows 11 but will send incremental updates to Windows 10 itself. This will make life easier for millions of Windows users. But now upgrade.