How to do an in-place upgrade in Windows 10 | Microsoft

By performing an in-place upgrade, you will clean up the system which may help resolve some issues. Here's how to install a Windows 10 upgrade on your computer without removing the older version first and without saving any data beyond normal precautions: 1) Download and install Windows 10 installation media
2) Sign into your account
3) Accept privacy settings
Note: You will need administer rights to upgrade.

[mpopeva]

Good day. This didn't work for me. Everything seemed to be going fine, but when the final "installing Windows 10" reached 60%, it bombed out and put everything back to how it was before I started. I tried it twice, first with my normal log in (on which I do have administrator rights) and without disabling AVG Internet Security. I then did it again, logged in as administrator and with AVG removed, but got exactly the same result both times. The following message is displayed:
We couldn't install Windows 10
We've set your PC back to the way it was right before you started installing Windows 10.

0xC1900101 - 0x30018
The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP_SPECIALIZE operation

I have Windows 10 Pro, Version 1903 (OS Build 18362.720), originally upgraded from Windows 7. I would add that it has had a problem doing the Windows updates, especially the feature updates, for quite some time. The feature updates always fail.

I hope that you are able to assist me to overcome the problem. Thanks.

[carl]

Hi I followed all the steps that are in this video but sadly after going through all of it...it says "This PC can't be upgraded to Windows 10." "Your PC isn't supported yet on this version of Windows 10. Update will automatically offer you this version of Windows 10 once the issue has been resolved." Please help :((

[baidyanathdeb]

I tried using windows update assistance
From 1909 to 21H1 however at the middle of the installation it shows error. And whole 20 gb is lost. Pls tell me. How to face such issue

[thomasquinn]

I have a problem with Windows Security Virus & threat protection updates. The time shown for "Last update" run is 10 hours ahead of when the "Last update" is actually done, i.e. 10 hrs in the future. The system time is accurate. I have Windows 10 Home 1809 and have for a couple of months have many failed attempts to update to 1909. Previous attempts to update to 1903 also failed. I am wondering if this time discrepancy on "Last Update" is causing the update failure and would like to know if anyone knows how to fix the Virus & threat protection "Last Update" time discrepancy?

[till]

Why does the Tool look so diffrent 2022?!

[OwnedByAndre]

Hello, I tried this with my problem "Something went wrong. Try to reopen settings later" yet it never helped me, and I couldn't and still can't update my computer. Please help!

[Dude_Virus]

Why is in place upgrade not allowed from the dvd / usb ?. I am unable to boot to windows because windows upgrade caused an issue with the bcd and I am unable to fix it. It doesn't detect windows installation and now the last resort is an inplace upgrade.

[carsforlife]

hello i would like to ask because I have windows 10 home product key. Will I lose my product key if i in place upgrade to windows 10 pro? thank you

[drink.juice.]

My question is are my shortcuts and desktop options going to disappear? Are my programs going to uninstall and registry put back to vanilla? Will my software have to be dragged out of windows old to work again?

[grid]

Video shows in-place upgrade for window 10 pro. This also applies to the home edition of windows 10?

[Forzendream]

If i do that like you my data in my notebook Is it vaporize?

[poisonousacid]

Sadly, i can-t do it, because my versione of windows, windwos 10 pro, is not supported...

[gideondewindt]

is it also possible to do an in place upgrade by booting from the windows dvd ? is a lisence key needed to do that?

[brob]

I am weary about doing this. I have an old hardrive that I put in this computer with an old windows install on it. Since then I deleted that old windows install on the old harddrive. But for some reason it still has old "Program x86" on there. I don't know if this will effect the upgrade install, could someone give me an answer please?

[christopherbarajas]

Hi I have been having an error code when trying to install windows 10 updates. I wanted to know if this in place upgrade would fix that?

[lucyelangkonyak]

suddenly my pc says 'windows is not activated'
plz help!

[technerdthereal]

What is the permanent solution to windows 10 intermittent WiFi disconnection problem? This problem is driving a lot of people crazy.

[BrennanTheContentWhisperer]

Windows 10 auto updated and now alot of apps such as XBox App & MP4 will not open ill get (Package could not be opened)

[isaacperez]

Hello I have a question. Do I need LAN connection only or I can do it with WIFI. PLEASE HELP

[shubhamuchaval]

PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT " My pc screen has got everything bigger even when they are at small icon please must help " COMMENT