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Every time I try to install Windows 10 through the Media tool I always stop at 73%. I tried to do it on a Clean Boot and it was the same. I also tried to remove the "read-only" and "system" attributes on the "$WINDOWS.~BT", but it doesn't let me change the "Read-Only" attribute on a file called boot.sdi and I don't know how to remove the "System" attribute.
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I tried to upgrade Windows 10 from Windows 8.1 for a week before finding this thread.
Thanks to the advice here...after the installation files downloaded, when the "Creating Windows 10 Media" screen popped up, I unplugged the internet cord.
After primary installation, a screen popped up that said working on updates. Then I plugged my internet back in to let these updates download.
Yay! It worked. :-)
Works like a charm!
Nice workaround after hours of looking for a solution
Great work! 👍👍👍
Thanks for this tip.
Upgrading 8.1 to 10.
Always failed at 73%. I simply disconnected my internet, now it worked first try.
When you are upgrading to Windows 10, one of the first screens that you see is titled "Install Windows 10". This has a paragraph explaining updates. Look below this paragraph for the link (in blue letters): "Change how Windows Setup downloads updates". Click on this link.
This brings up a screen titled "Get update, drivers and optional features." Select the "Not right now" option.
Worked for me, thanks. I have Win 8.1 Pro, on a Mic Surface (ironically). After a failed media creation tool upgrade, I ran it again from the \ESD directory it had created, then selected Not Right Now. Around 37% I heard a "device disconnect" sound from the computer, then at 73% it only stayed there for 2 seconds, then continued on. It's been continuing to install like a champ ever since. Let's hope 22H2 does not have these "updates" baked in.
Leave it to good'ol Microsoft to make updates that break things. I thought they wanted everyone to upgrade to Win 10? Not when they're making it this difficult.
I didn't get the option to choose. However when it started to download windows 10 updates, I disconnected the internet. Then it worked fine.
When did you disconnect the internet during the download?
I don't remember exactly. Try before the window turns blue. The idea is to stop windows from updating during the installation process.
