Followed instructions in this thread for an In-Place upgrade.
Upgraded using ISO file.
After the upgrade I type in PIN code, Welcome screen comes up and it continues to load and load..
I was able to access the OS via Safe mode but ultimately had to revert the update back to 1803 to get machine working again.
Any idea how to fix this loading error??
Thanks for taking the time to read my post !
Just a guess, but you might try doing it in smaller stages. 1803 to 21H2 is a huge jump.
Here's my shorter guide to the In-Place Upgrade.
You'll notice there is a link for "older" ISO images.
Maybe try going from 1803 to 2004, first. If it makes it to 2004, then try Windows Updates. If it still doesn't go from 2004 to 21H2, try the In-Place upgrade again, without using the older version ISO.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
Here is the short version of the In-place upgrade tutorial...
DISABLE non-Microsoft:
a) antivirus software
b) firewall software
c) drive encryption software
Make a full OS backup with a program like Macrium Reflect (free)
Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free
Go here and get the Media Creation Tool and save it to your desktop.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10
RUN the Media Creation Tool and use it to: Create an ISO image... save IT to your desktop.
This will be the latest version of the ISO image.
The ISO must be created in the same language as you are using in Windows, to be able to keep your Programs and Files.
For older ISO image versions, go here instead...
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Right click the ISO image and choose: MOUNT
Open File Explorer and you will see a new drive letter. It will "look" like a DVD optical drive.
Double click the new drive letter to open it.
Find setup.exe and double click it to start the in-place upgrade.
Choose the Keep personal files and apps option.
After it's all done... to UNmount the ISO image, right click the new drive letter and choose: EJECT.
The ONLY thing you will lose is some of your personalizations. Your programs and data will be intact.
Hi, I successfully upgraded from 1903 to 21H2 via Windows Update on 1 PC.
I'm wondering
a. how you kept your PC on 1803
b. whether you have removed all those restrictions (proof would be that Windows update then works)
c. why Windows Update wasn't working at that time
d. why you have chosen to use an in-place upgrade route rather than WU
You haven't given the make or model of your laptop. Is its BIOS fully up to date?
What security programs are you running- any 3rd party AV? If so, fully remove it/them before attempting to upgrade.
How much free space do you have on C: ?
It sounds as if the actual upgrade procedure more or less completed (no error message).
The lower risk approach is to do what you did, but NOT choose to accept Windows updates as part of the procedure (you can disconnect the internet).
Before attempting to upgrade again, assuming the PC and installation is relatively old, run these basic checks:
a. Check your disk (Hard Disk Sentinel is excellent)
b. If ok, run
chkdsk c: /scan
from an admin command prompt
Check this passes.
Post a screenshot of your partitions.
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