I'm really trying to upgrade to Windows 11 since support for Windows 10 is ending soon, but I'm hitting a wall. I've tried three different methods, and none seem to work. When I use the installation assistant, it takes ages—like 3 hours—then I see the loading circle and it says 'installing updates 0%,' followed by a reboot back to Windows 10. I also tried the Update & Security option in settings, but got the same result. Lastly, I attempted the USB method, and it stalled at 10% with an error saying 'the Windows installation has failed.' I'm really confused and need some guidance!
2 Answers
How much disk space do you actually have available? Sometimes, insufficient space can cause installation issues and failures. Just checking can save you a lot of trouble.
If you're having persistent issues, it might be worth backing up your files to a separate drive and doing a clean install of Windows 11, assuming your hardware meets the requirements. This way, you're starting fresh without the clutter that might be causing problems.
So I just need to transfer everything not related to Windows to another drive, then give a clean install a shot? Sounds good!
I have a 256GB SSD for my boot drive, plus a 2TB HDD and a 1TB M.2. Do you think that's enough?