Use bootable USB to upgrade to 1511

jimbo45 said:

Hi there

maybe I've missed something here - but why not simply use the Media creation tool from Ms - then create (Menu pops up) ISO or USB. I created an ISO (since I want to run some VM's as well and booting a VM from a USB doesn't work yet - from an ISO image it does). Then if you want a bootable USB simply run RUFUS against the .iso

Now also if you have an SD card in the system this can cause funny problems at W10 install (although card is fine afterwards) such as "Cannot install windows to this partition / disk etc.

Remove any other spurious hardware (external USB devices etc) and simply boot the USB.

Windows should work fine -- switch OFF Protected boot if it's on in the BIOS though - and enable legacy boot if you want to boot OS'es without UEFI. You can still boot a UEFI OS of course -- just ensure that the boot device is GPT formatted.

To do that :

Boot up install disk and choose REPAIR system - this is just to get into a Command mode prompt.

Then DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK nn where nn is the HDD / SSD where you want windows to be installed on
CLEAN
Create partition primary
exit


Now run Diskpart again and select the disk you just used
convert gpt

Now re-boot and see if Windows now installs.

Cheers
jimbo

What part did you not read jimbo, this user is trying to UPGRADE his Windows 10 version 10240 to version 1511 does not want to do a clean install. He is on version 10240 now, just won't upgrade. Fails everytime. So far...

First let me say thank you to everyone for trying to help.

Nothing has worked to get this thing upgraded.

I have tried MCT, Straight from mounted ISO, no peripherals plugged in, no SD cards, the only AV I have is Defender (essentials) and it is off, Brinks bat file to reset, even tried a chkdsk just to be sure.

I am at a loss now, thanks again for your help everyone. I am beginning to think this system will stay how it is. I have no desire to lose all my stuff and have to reinstall it.

Well 1st off Good Morning, hopefully we can figure out what your problem is. I have not given up yet. :) Also have another member here who might help you too. :)

Good morning! I'll continue to try as long as you all will continue to help :)

I am off to work right now so have a good day and I will check in through the day.

Thanks again

Geeve420 said:

Good morning! I'll continue to try as long as you all will continue to help :)

I am off to work right now so have a good day and I will check in through the day.

Thanks again

Ok well if your going to work, then I don't think you will be able to try anything on your computer, until you are done and at home. Correct me if I am wrong??

That is true....I will post back when I am home then....still early lol

Geeve420 said:

That is true....I will post back when I am home then....still early lol

What firewall are you using on your computer?? I will check with you later, when you are home too.

Just want to say Thanks for the help TC much appreciated !!
Mike...

Thank you very much f14tomcat! I will run that when I get home :)