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And for step #9, it says to uncheck "Download updates, drivers, and optional features (recommended)". Is this the best approach?

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What if there are some driver updates that might make the installation more successful?

NeedUpgradeHelp said:

And for step #9, it says to uncheck "Download updates, drivers, and optional features (recommended)".

I cannot find step #9. Where is it?

It's on the link that Bree posted: Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

NeedUpgradeHelp said:

And for step #9, it says to uncheck "Download updates, drivers, and optional features (recommended)". Is this the best approach?

This is better for a repair, which is not what you are doing.

OK. Thanks!

NeedUpgradeHelp said:

And for step #9, it says to uncheck "Download updates, drivers, and optional features (recommended)". Is this the best approach?

Yes, the tutorial was concentrating on using an in-place upgrade to repair a system. But it's the best step-by-step description of the in-place upgrade process that I know of.

You can check for updates during the upgrade, or wait to check using Windows Update after the upgrade has completed, the end result will be the same.

Occasionally an upgrade can have problems, even when not doing a repair install. Not checking for updates during the upgrade can alleviate some of those 'problematic' upgrades.

OK. Thank you!