Take it easy and it’s possible for you to try some troubleshooting tips to help you out.
Now, lets look through methods collected byMiniToolin this post.
Besides, some of you choose to use bootable media to perform a repair upgrade, or installation.
If you want to continue with the upgrade, remove the media from your PC and click Yes.
If you want to perform a clean installation instead, click No.
So, how to get rid of this situation?
Or, you could pressSHIFT + F10to open Command Prompt.
Take the first one as an example.
Sometimes you wont see the screenshot and just follow the on-screen wizards to continue.
Choose the restore point you want and go on.
Then, Windows is restoring the PC to the point you have configured.
If not, try other fixes below.
They are a bit complicated but do them one by one to easily fix your issue on Windows 10.
Move 1: Cancel Windows Update in Progress
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- throw in the command wmic logicaldisk get nameand pressEnter.
Typedir DriveLetter:and pressEnterto find out which drive contains the Windows folder.
Usually, the folder is in C, the command should bedir C:.
If it is not in C, typedir D:,dir E:, etc.
After finding the Windows folder, typeDriveLetter:likeC:and pressEnter.
- key in this command mkdir C:\Scratchand pressEnterto create a scratch folder on the Windows drive.
After that, you could see the message on your screen, as shown below:
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Then, the computer screen says Undoing changes made to your box.
After it is completed, Windows 10 should run as normal.
Related post:Fix: We Couldnt Complete the Updates Undoing Changes?
Step 1: In File Explorer, right-press drive C and chooseProperties.
Step 2: Click theDisk Cleanupbutton and clickClean up system filesin the popup.
Disk Cleanup is a useful tool to free up disk space.
But, do you know what is safe to delete in Disk Cleanup?
Now, you’re free to read this article to get the answer.
Step 4: ClickDelete Filesto confirm the deletion.
If this folder is damaged/corrupt, you should re-create it to re-download updates from the beginning.
Here is how to do it:
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Go to stop Windows Update Service pressWin + R, typeservices.mscand clickOK.
LocateWindows Updatein theServiceswindow, right-hit it and chooseStop.
Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder go toC:\Windows, locateSoftwareDistribution, right-click it and chooseDelete.
Then, restart the PC.
Restart the PC from the USB drive or disc by entering BIOS and changing the boot order.
Choose a language, input method, and time format, and then click theInstall Nowbutton to continue.
ClickI dont have a product keyand choose an edition of Windows 10.
If you want to clean install Windows 10, nudge the second option.
Finish all the operations by following the on-screen instructions.
How can you create bootable USB from ISO in Windows 10/11 for a clean install?
This post will show you the Windows 10 USB tool for ISO to USB.
Step 2: Typechkdsk C: /f /rand pressEnter.
Step 3: Next, execute the command sfc /scannow.
After that, test whether the upgrade can continue as normal.
To do this work, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Visit the Microsoft website anddownload Media Creation Tool.
Step 2: Double-hit the .exe file to run this tool.
Step 3: After accepting the license terms, check the box ofupgrade this PCnow.
Step 4: Finish the process by following the instructions on the screen.
Next, right-grab the ISO to chooseMount.
Then, double-choose the setup file for a Windows update.
This post shows you how to mount Windows 11 ISO and how to unmount it.
Go to find the simple ways now and try them.
I met the error It looks like you started an upgrade and booted from installation media in Windows 10.
After trying these fixes, I could run a Windows 10 repair upgrade.
Before you run a Windows update, you could choose to create a backup for the PC.
Well then, how can you do the computer backup in Windows 10?
The task is very easy if you use a piece of professional andfree backup software.
Here we use MiniTool ShadowMaker.
In terms of imaging backup and file sync, it offers the automatic file backup feature.
Thus, it can perfectly meet your backup demands.
To have a try, nudge the following button to get its Trial Edition.
Step 2: Launch it and clickKeep Trialto go to the main interface.
Step 4: ClickBack up Nowto start the system backup.
Next, go back to theBackupwindow and start data backup.
Toautomatically back up files, make the best of theSchedulefeature.
If you are plagued by the fault signal during the repair upgrade, try the fixes mentioned above.
Besides, you had better back up your PC before the upgrade to avoid system issues like this.
