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How to Clean Install Windows 11 (24H2) using USB Setup Disk

Published on: October 16, 2024 by Ramesh

Here’s the Windows 11 clean installation walkthrough. The screenshots below are from the Windows 11 24H2 setup.

Before proceeding, please do the preliminary tasks mentioned below:

Use the PC Health Check app to determine if your PC is compatible with Windows 11. See How to use the PC Health Check app.
If your PC meets the Windows 11 system requirements, create a Windows 11 USB setup disk using the Media Creation Tool from another computer. For more information, see How to Download Windows 11 ISO Using Media Creation Tool.

[Fix] Microsoft Store “Pardon the interruption” Error

Published on: October 16, 2024 by Ramesh

After installing Windows 10 cleanly, the following error may occur when launching Microsoft Store.

Pardon the interruption

Before you can shop, we need to update Microsoft Store.

On a metered network?

You can connect to WiFi first to avoid possible data charges.

0xC1900209: This PC can’t be upgraded to this version of Windows (24H2)

Last Updated on: February 26, 2025 by Ramesh

When you install a feature update in Windows 10 or 11, the following error message may appear.

What needs your attention

The following things need your attention to continue the installation and keep your Windows settings, personal, files, and apps.


This PC can't be upgraded to this version of Windows.

Your PC has a driver or service that isn't ready for this version of Windows. Windows Update will automatically offer you this version of Windows once the issue has been resolved.

Fix: Windows Update service keeps getting disabled

Published on: October 13, 2024 by Ramesh

disable non microsoft services in msconfig

When you enable and start the Windows Update and BITS services, they may get disabled automatically after a few seconds.

A background service may be disabling Windows Update and related services, such as BITS, Delivery Optimization, WaasMedicSvc, etc.Read more

No Option to Change Password in Settings (Sign-in Options)

Published on: October 12, 2024 by Ramesh

password option missing in settings sign-in options

When you open Sign-in Options in Settings in a Windows 10 or 11 system, the option to change the password may be missing.Read more

How to Download an Older version of Windows 11 ISO

Last Updated on: February 21, 2026 by Ramesh

Since Windows 11 24H2 has been released, the official ISO download pages now point to the 24H2 ISO. The earlier (23H2) ISO is no longer linked via the official download page. If you need an older version of the Windows 10 or 11 ISO, you can get it from UUPdump.net.

The app you’re trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-verified app

Published on: October 10, 2024 by Ramesh

When you run a setup file downloaded from the internet (i.e., non-Store app), the setup doesn’t run, and the following message may appear:

The app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app

Installing apps from the Store helps protect your PC and keep it running smoothly.

How to Go Back to Windows 11 23H2 from 24H2

Last Updated on: February 24, 2026 by Ramesh

Microsoft has made the Windows 11 24H2 ISO available and is also rolling out 24H2 to users via Windows Update. If you’ve installed 24H2 and don’t like its performance, you can revert to 23H2 (or the previous build) using the recovery feature in Settings.Read more

DISM Error 1243 – The specified service does not exist

Published on: September 9, 2024 by Ramesh

When you use DISM to mount an image using the Mount-Image switch, the following error may occur:

Error: 1243
The specified service does not exist.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log

Fix: This user does not have the required permissions to run Setup

Last Updated on: March 9, 2026 by Ramesh

When you run the Windows 10 or 11 Setup (setup.exe) from the ISO or USB setup disk, the following error may appear: This user does not have the required permissions to run Setup. Please run Setup elevated or with a different user that has the required permissions. Also, creating a new local administrator account and … Read more