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Anonymous
Hi
i want to upgrade windows server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2016 both are standard editions, iget the following error:
"setup couldn't start properly. please reboot your pc and try running windows 10 setup again"
noting that the C Partition doe not have these folders:
Windows.~BT
Windows.~WS
Windows.old
any one with real solution please.
regards.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
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Anonymous
2018-01-30T06:26:32+00:00 but the error is GUI, and the message states widows 10 >>>>>.
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Anonymous
2018-01-29T16:27:38+00:00 Hi,
Since your concern is about Windows Server, we highly recommend posting it on TechNet Forums. In this way, you'll receive the best advice and solution from IT professionals who are more equipped regarding this matter.
If you have other questions, let us know.
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Anonymous
2018-01-25T09:59:05+00:00 i have already mentioned that, viewed the hidden and OS protected files.
theses folders do not exist.
this traditional answer, i have seen it many times, any ideas.?
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Anonymous
2018-01-25T09:43:22+00:00 Go to windows (C) drive and you will see one or two folders i.e ( $windows or windows$). you may have to change the folder view to view hidden folders.
Hope this will resolve the issue.