Win7 Pro - Error: "0x8007042B - 0x2000D The installation failed ...

The startup and recovery settings were modified earlier in the thread using commands.

How come they were modified after the changes?

Please change startup and recovery so that:
a) write debugging information displays automatic or kernel memory dump
b) automatically restart is unchecked
c) reboot to maintain settings

Hi Zbook,

I keep losing replies 'in-progress' so maybe I can do it all at once.

Microsoft came in with 5 new updates which I installed. They went in OK.
I then made sure the "Normal Startup" was setup in MSCONFIG.
I then tried the Windows 10 Update -- no joy!

I read your post #14 but do not understand how to use Driver Verifier so I've not done anything with that.

SEATOOLS just doesn't want to work on my PC; neither the Windows nor the linux-based "DOD" version.

Here are the results of my last test:

Attachment 263117
LOGS.ZIP exceeds the 4 MB limit

Matching Profile found: FindFatalPluginFailure - E48E3F1C-26F6-4AFB-859B-BF637DA49636
SetupDiag version: 1.6.0.0
System Information:
Machine Name = H7LKTR1
Manufacturer = Dell Inc.
Model = XPS 8300
HostOSArchitecture = x64
FirmwareType = PCAT
BiosReleaseDate = 20111017000000.000000+000
BiosVendor = BIOS Date: 10/17/11 11:18:49 Ver: 04.06.04
BiosVersion = A06
HostOSVersion = 6.1.7601
HostOSBuildString = 7601.24545.amd64fre.win7sp1_ldr_escrow.200102-1707
TargetOSBuildString = 10.0.18362.418 (19h1_release_svc_prod1.191005-1654)
HostOSLanguageId =
HostOSEdition = Professional
RegisteredAV = Bitdefender Antivirus Free Antimalware
FilterDrivers = FileInfo
UpgradeStartTime = 1/14/2020 15:47:28
UpgradeEndTime = 1/14/2020 16:31:31
UpgradeElapsedTime = 00:44:03
CV =
ReportId =


Error: SetupDiag reports fatal migration plug-in failure.
Last Phase: Safe OS
Last Operation: Offline portion of first and oobe boot apply operations

Plug-in Name = %windir%\system32\migration\SxsMigPlugin.dll
Migration Operation = IPostApply->PostApply
Plug-in Error: 0x00000002

Refer to "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/Debug/system-error-codes" for error information.

Last Setup Phase:
Phase Name: Safe OS
Phase Started: 1/14/2020 16:06:33
Phase Ended: 1/1/0001 00:00:00
Phase Time Delta: 00:00:00
Completed Successfully? False


Last Setup Operation:
Operation Name: Offline portion of first and oobe boot apply operations
Operation Started: 1/14/2020 16:24:30
Operation Ended: 1/1/0001 00:00:00
Operation Time Delta: 0:00:00:00.0000000
Completed Successfully? False

I don't have any of your cloud repository accounts but I do have "transferbigfiles".
I can send the logs to you that way but I'd need an email address so you could be notified.
How do we get together securely on this?

Sorry to seem so dense but I'm an older guy..

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I don't know how to get those log files to you. The archive is 4.9 MB which blows out the forum limit.

OK, I'll try to get one of those kinds of cloud accounts going.
The Clean Boot link you posted is specific to Windows 10 and I'm trying to upgrade Windows 7.

Which post (1 - 24) had a request for another thread?

This is a link for clean boot or clean startup for Windows 7:

Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup - Windows 7 Help Forums


If you prefer alternatives to troubleshooting a reset save files may be able to be performed followed by a free upgrade to Windows 10.

OK, I'll try to get one of those kinds of cloud accounts going.
The Clean Boot link you posted is specific to Windows 10 and I'm trying to upgrade Windows 7.

Here's a link to the log file I was trying to get to you. You may not want it now.

Logs.zip - Google Drive

I'll have to run another try to get a clean boot example.

These are alternatives to troubleshooting upgrade failures:

Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 for Free
Repair Install - Windows 7 Help Forums

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SeaTools still hung.
Much smaller LOG file this time.

Please do not perform Windows upgrades until the troubleshooting steps are completed as Windows upgrades are expected to fail.

Consider the options in post #27.

Indicate whether you prefer them or troubleshooting.

They are backup options in case troubleshooting fails.

Well, I did use MediaCreationTool1909 to do the upgrade as in the below link.

Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 for Free

I've never done the "Repair Install" before.

Repair Install - Windows 7 Help Forums

Have I missed any troubleshooting steps?