Windows 10 Setup Won't Start

Question

Hi,

I successfully avoided the upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 (my machine came with both) for four years, but it's time to surrender.

My problem is that when I try to upgrade, whether from the CD or downloaded, it only gets as far a "Setup is starting," but it doesn't start.

My guess is that whatever I did four years ago to prevent the computer from trying to upgrade every day, might be preventing the upgrade now. Unfortunately, I can't remember what I did.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Answer 1

Hi Aviador. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator here to help you.

What do you think you did previously to block Updates?

If Windows won't Upgrade then I'd do the Clean Install which is a much better install anyway and has far less problems than in-place Upgrades. This is the reason no tech enthusiast will even run a Factory or Upgrade install because they'd expect endless issues like this - is this both?

Follow the gold standard Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible Install of Windows which will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given, has zero reported problems, and is better than any amount of money could buy: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

To create bootable Windows 10 Installation Media (on another PC if necessary) install Media Creation Tool and follow the directions in the middle of the download page here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key for your PC maker given in this chart: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutor...

If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first.

Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, then on second screen choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen delete all partitions down to Unallocated Space to get it cleanest, select the Unallocated Space, click Next to let it create and format the needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.

You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the linked tutorial. It's a better install than any amount of money could buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC because you will learn everything that works best and how to apply it with your own hands.

If you still want to try the Upgrade then follow these steps for overcoming Version Upgrade problems: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you will wait to choose if I solved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.