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Anonymous
2022-09-17T03:15:48+00:00

I get an error saying Windows Setup cannot start due to missing installation files. If you previously launched Setup from a local directory, copy all the installation files to the directory again and relaunch Setup. I get this error in Windows 8.1 as I'm trying to install to Windows 10 but when I open the setup.exe file I get that error.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-09-18T03:19:37+00:00

    Hello YuhanLK,

    Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

    How did you get the Windows 10 ISO image? Because according to your error message, it may be caused by image corruption.

    I suggest you use MCT (Media Creation Tool) to create a USB boot disk or download the ISO file, then boot from the boot disk, and then execute the installer. Because of the large differences between Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, unexpected errors may occur during the upgrade process.

    Step-by-step steps to make a boot disk in MCT

    1. Back up your data.
    2. Prepare a flash driver with at least 8GB (Pay attention to backup data, because creating a boot disk will erase all data of the flash driver).
    3. Visit Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com) **** and click "Download Now" to download MCT.
    4. Run the MCT, select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD or ISO file) for another PC”, and then choose Language, Version, Architecture (if you are not sure about these, choose "Use the recommended options for this PC"), then select "USB flash drive" in the "Select Media to Use" interface, then make a boot disk.
    5. Boot from the USB flash drive after completion, and execute the installation program.

    And you can access **** How to: Perform a Clean Install or Reinstall of Windows 10 - Microsoft Community **** for specific installation steps.

    If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Best Regards,

    Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-25T10:27:49+00:00

    Hello YuhanLK,

    We haven't heard from you in 96 hours, so we will be considering your issue resolved, but if you do need further help please create a new thread to discuss those concerns.

    Best Regards,

    Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-09-22T01:41:10+00:00

    Hello YuhanLK,

    How’s it going? Looking forward to your good news!

    If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Best Regards,

    Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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