Yes, it is. As the computer starts to load, hold down the power key and let it shutdown. Do this 3 times. On the fourth time, you will be ask if you want to recover. Choose Advanced options, and choose keep files.
Windows10 "Windows could not complete the installation. To install Windows on theis compuiter, restart the installation."
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Windows 10.0.16299.19 upgrade failed and it gives the message: "Windows could not complete the installation. To install Windows on theis compuiter, restart the installation." i tried the method in https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windows-could-not-complete-the-installation-to/bf09c3c5-298b-459f-aed5-4f431b8398f5?auth=1 but it does not work. There is no cursor on the screen, there is no “local user and group” in Double click Computer Management (Local) -> System Tools -> Local Users and Groups -> Users -> Double Click Administrator -> Uncheck Account is disabled -> OK this step
there is no response when i try oobe> msoobe
Please help me, thank you!
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2018-01-03T18:16:34+00:00 OK I would like to add couple hints to this solution provided by jcbuchin02.
- I have created a bootable USB using the Windows Media Tool. After you create this, using File Explorer look into the folders and you will see a setup.exe in the root of the USB. That is what jcbuchin02 was talking about.
- Start your computer without the USB. Let it advance to the error.
- Now press Shift-F10 and the command prompt should open.
- Insert the USB. Depending on how many drives you had before, the USB drive may be recognized as D, E of something else.
- Using the command prompt try to switch to the USB
- Once you are in the USB type, setup and setup will run.
The installation still takes between 1-2 hours.
This has worked for me
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Anonymous
2018-01-03T15:44:45+00:00 Exactly the same problem here. Windows updates itself, but cannot continue with installation.
Restart takes me back to the same error.
Tried oobe/msoobe - nothing happens.
Tried installation DVD - Repair this computer. Boot repair doesn't work, Restore point says I need to restart and choose system (which I can't), Return to previous system doesn't work.
Tried to update from installation DVD - Says I need to update from system - can't do.
Is there a way to continue with the installation or get back to the point before it?
Otherwise I will backup the data from another computer and perform clean install.
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Anonymous
2018-01-02T15:30:17+00:00 Same with me.
"Windows could not complete installation. To complete Windows on this computer, restart the installation. "
No matter what I do nothing works. My computer when restarting, typing the safe mode command(shift+f8) does not work, and there is no way for my PC to turn off unless i hard reset.
I have the Windows10 upgrade for reference.
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Anonymous
2017-12-30T03:31:02+00:00 Regarding your concern, it is possible to transfer your digitally licensed Windows 10 to another computer. You may check the article created by JW Stuart that talks about reinstallation of a digitally licensed Windows 10. It also discussed important facts that you need to know when activating your copy of Windows 10. This will guide you through the installation process including the activation of your operating system.
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