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Having issues in upgrading the Oparating system from Windows Server 2016 Standard to WIndows Server 2025

Pramod J 5 Reputation points
2025-06-18T13:07:34.5266667+00:00

Hi Team,

I am getting a error when am trying to upgrade the OS from Windows Server 2016 Standard to Windows Server 2025 Standard. Please find the screenshot and let us know the solution.

We have more than 32 GB free space 2 CPU and 4GB RAM in Vmware VM.

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  1. Beatrix 960 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-06-19T15:45:11.3833333+00:00

    Hi Pramod,

    The error you’re seeing is often caused by third-party drivers or software that interfere with the upgrade process especially during in-place upgrades.

    Before digging into detailed log files like setuperr.log or setupact.log, I recommend starting with a few basic cleanup steps. These often help identify and resolve common blockers without much effort.

    Clean up drivers and software

    • Uninstall any third-party antivirus, VPNs, or system-level tools
    • Remove any unused or custom printer drivers, especially tools
    • Disconnect all non-essential peripherals such as USB devices, smart card readers, or external drives.

    Disable non-microsoft services

    • Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell and type: msconfig
    • Go to the Services tab.
    • Check Hide all Microsoft services at the bottom.
    • Click Disable all, then Apply and reboot the system.

    Hope this helps!

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