I tried disconnected my internet at the point when the blue screen comes on for install.but it failed again next's time I'll try stopping my antivirus program altogether.
Help with "Windows 10 installation has failed" at 73% on Windows 8.1 Pro
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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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Anonymous
2022-09-26T15:12:00+00:00 -
Anonymous
2022-09-25T23:41:16+00:00 I was getting the error at 73 percent. I was able to install by disconnecting from the internet so the installation could not up date. Installed just fine after that.
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Anonymous
2022-03-16T20:51:08+00:00 I bought the upgrade to Windows 10 and I am getting the same thing. Microsoft is corrupt. They will not give you a refund or the help needed when they sell you something. You would think that the laws on merchantability would apply here. Microsoft does not care. They are only about the money. And their support center in West Nigeria is pretty much useless.
Las Vegas, NV March 16, 2022
PGonzo8798,
I clicked on https://www.zdnet.comarticle/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/
There I got an older version of Window 10
Then I upgrade to several Win 10 versions until obtain Windows 10 Home Edition Version 21H2
Jose M Contle-Morales
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Anonymous
2022-03-16T20:49:54+00:00 mine is failing at 72%, I am downloading it from online. If Microsoft does not care about tech support,what do we do!!! I am a 60 yr old senior citizen and not computer savvy. I just don't know. can someone, ANYONE help me? I would even pay a reasonable fee.
Las Vegas, NV March 16, 2022
NormandSavoie1,
I clicked on https://www.zdnet.comarticle/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/
There I got an older version of Window 10
Then I upgrade to several Win 10 versions until obtain Windows 10 Home Edition Version 21H2
Jose M Contle-Morales
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Anonymous
2022-03-16T20:47:09+00:00 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.
Las Vegas, NV March 16, 2022
Gerilusha,
I clicked on https://www.zdnet.comarticle/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/
There I got an older version of Window 10
Then I upgrade to several Win 10 versions until obtain Windows 10 Home Edition Version 21H2
Jose M Contle-Morales