No Option to Keep Files on 21H1 Update. Solution?

Anonymous
2021-06-15T22:25:27+00:00

Windows 10 Pro

Build 19041 release 191206-1406

I know the Windows 10 files are problematic. Windows updates occasionally install, but mostly don't. The package files are corrupted, according to Tweaking.com. I've had this happen before with other PCs/builds, and updating with the ISO file always solves the problem, until now.

After running through the initial set up, the system only gives me the option to install without keeping anything. Reason given is that Windows is installed in a non-standard directory. This, of course, is not the case, it's installed where it should be.

I would REALLY not want to go this route. It seems extreme and there must be a way to get this fixed. Yes, all files are backed up 2x. Yes I have a boot disc.

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Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2021-06-20T22:15:54+00:00

Nice to see your issue is solved.  

All users don't get 21H1 same time, but build 19042.1055 is latest available for 20H2.

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Neil D 34,310 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2021-06-20T17:02:33+00:00

I would wait to see if you receive 21H1 automatically via windows update. This is via an Enablement package and so is a small quick update. You may find you get further cumulative updates or select check for updates in Settings > Update and security.

There is no need to try a repair first (I don't think) if you want to try the  Upgrade Assistant via

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 to manually update to 21H1 then that is up to you. If it still doesn't work then you can go the repair route first by using the 20H2 ISO file.

Glad it worked out in the end by the way, or so far at least.

another note I would remove the email address from your screenshot.

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  1. Neil D 34,310 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-06-17T15:41:08+00:00

    Have you checked that ProgramFilesDir = C:\Program Files? You don't mention that in your reply.

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  2. Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-06-17T15:43:50+00:00

    When you have Win 10 v2004 (build 19041) or v20H2 (build 19042) installed it must be 1904x.662 or higher.

    Then this in-place repair / upgrade issue is fixed.

    doing repair-install for 19041.1, the warning for keeping all my data Solved - Windows 10 Forums (tenforums.com)

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  3. Igor Leyko 112.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-06-17T16:41:37+00:00

    Please show DISM error message.

    Run disk cleanup, clean system files and clean all data related to Windows update and installation.

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