Fall Creator update fails to install at 81%

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All my windows updates crashes while installing. I have windows 10 version 1607 and was trying to update to the fall creators update. Like previous upgrades, this version crashes the computer while updating and reverts back to the previous version.

Unlike previous crashes, this one made it all the way to 81%.

I have tried all prior options to try to correct this issue with no resolution :(

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I was having a similar problem, and after multiple attempts (over 7 times) trying different solutions like disabling virus protection, disabling startup programs, running update database corruption repair, etc. My computer never got past 81% before freezing and not updating.

I stumbled across a forum talking about problems with Anatel PCI-E Wlan cards (wi-fi) and old drivers that would hang up their computers and after removing the card (not just disabling) their machines would update and run fine. Since I was running my machine through an Ethernet connection, connected to an access point, I could remove the Anatel card in my computer and still have an internet connection. I tried it, and my computer a Gateway FX6860 updated to Windows 10 Fall Creators version without any problems.

Check to see if you have an Anatel wifi card and remove it and replace it with something newer or an Ethernet or usb connection to the internet and try the update. this worked for me.

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2018-01-31T21:08:30+00:00

I was having a similar problem, and after multiple attempts (over 7 times) trying different solutions like disabling virus protection, disabling startup programs, running update database corruption repair, etc. My computer never got past 81% before freezing and not updating.

I stumbled across a forum talking about problems with Anatel PCI-E Wlan cards (wi-fi) and old drivers that would hang up their computers and after removing the card (not just disabling) their machines would update and run fine. Since I was running my machine through an Ethernet connection, connected to an access point, I could remove the Anatel card in my computer and still have an internet connection. I tried it, and my computer a Gateway FX6860 updated to Windows 10 Fall Creators version without any problems.

Check to see if you have an Anatel wifi card and remove it and replace it with something newer or an Ethernet or usb connection to the internet and try the update. this worked for me.

After researching everything I could find to help resolve this problem and reinstalling the Windows 10 Fall Creators update numerous times, I found your response here. I removed the Anatel WiFi card and the update went smoothly without a hitch. James, thanks your input it this was the last resort before buying a new computer. My computer is a Dell desktop.

Thanks again. . .
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Anonymous

2018-01-29T01:56:40+00:00

Hi I did not disable anything, I simply removed the Wi-Fi card. Simply disabling may not work. I am in no way a computer expert or even an amateur. But removing the Wi-Fi card worked for me.
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Anonymous

2018-01-29T00:34:45+00:00

i have the same problem. been searching for a solution for months. the microsoft team just gave generic response.

my specs ASUS ROG GL502 laptop 16gb ram. Samsung 850 EVO M2 SSD as boot drive.

what should i disable?
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2018-01-29T00:21:29+00:00

I had the exact same problem until I read your reply.

Many thanks James. Simply removing the Anatel Wi-Fi card worked for me. !!!!!!!!!!!
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