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Upgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro stalled after first reboot...

Killi Fish 0 Reputation points
2025-11-02T22:43:48.9133333+00:00

I started an upgrade of my Windows 10 Pro Workstation to Windows 11 Pro. After the first reboot, it stayed on 3% with the little loop thing going in circles for some time. Then the percentage jumped to 26% and the little loop thing stopped going in circles. It has been this way for several hours. When I ran the Computer Health Check, it said the system was ready for Windows 11 update. I have a Broadcom RAID Controller with 12 SAS drives attached with terabytes of programs and data.

Is my system locked up? Should I just wait? If so, how long? Any suggestions on how to proceed if it doesn't automatically resolve after sitting there with no visible screen activity?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. Igor Leyko 110.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-02T23:19:57.7733333+00:00

    Hi,

    My name is Igor. It's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll try to help you. I am merely a fellow user trying to provide insight and information that may be helpful to others.

    You may use SetupDiag tool for detailed analysis of the problem.

    If it will be hard for you to interpret results, please share them to OneDrive, I'll look into them.

    https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/upgrade/setupdiag

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  2. Igor Leyko 110.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-04T09:27:18.0566667+00:00

    So, is your problem solved?

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  3. AI answer

    2025-11-02T22:44:00.46+00:00

    It sounds like your upgrade process may be stalled. Here are some steps you can take:

    1. Wait a Bit Longer: Sometimes, the upgrade process can take a significant amount of time, especially if there are many files or applications to process. It's generally advisable to wait at least a few hours before deciding to intervene.
    2. Check for Activity: If the system seems completely unresponsive (no disk activity, no changes in the percentage), it may be stalled. You can check if the hard drive light is blinking, which indicates activity.
    3. Force Restart: If after several hours there is still no progress, you may need to force a restart. Hold down the power button until the system shuts down, then turn it back on. Be aware that this could potentially lead to issues, so it should be a last resort.
    4. Troubleshoot After Restart: If the system does not boot into Windows 11 after the restart, you may need to troubleshoot. This could include using recovery options or reinstalling Windows 10 and attempting the upgrade again.
    5. Backup Important Data: Given that you have a RAID setup with important data, ensure that you have backups of critical files before proceeding with any drastic measures.

    If you continue to experience issues, consider checking Microsoft's support resources for additional troubleshooting steps related to Windows 11 upgrades.

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