When you attempt to upgrade to the latest feature update (e.g., Windows 11 24H2). the following error may occur:
This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements. We couldn't update system reserved partition.
The error code 0xc1900201 – 0x40008 will be logged in the setupact.log.Read more
Even though Windows Update works fine and delivers quality updates and other updates correctly, you wonder why it doesn’t offer the latest Feature update (e.g., Windows 11 24H2) on your system.Read more
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:
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.
Many users ask if there is a way to downgrade to Windows 10 after installing Windows 11.
If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10 within the last ten days, you can revert to Windows 10 via Settings. Otherwise, you need to do a clean installation or install Windows 10 using the Media Creation Tool without keeping the apps, files, and settings (the “Nothing” option).Read more
When you try to install a cumulative update or a Feature on Demand component like .NET Framework 3.5, one of the following errors may occur:
Error 0x800F081F Error 0x800f0831
When you clean install Windows 10 or 11 on your computer by booting from the USB setup disk, the following notification may be displayed:
Windows can't be installed on drive n partition n
When you attempt to perform an in-place upgrade of Windows 10 or 11, the “Keep personal files and apps” option may be disabled. The following message appears at the bottom of the dialog:
Your files, apps, and settings can't be kept because you've chosen to install Windows 11 using a different language than you're currently using.
When you try to reinstall Windows 10 or 11 or do an in-place upgrade using the ISO, USB setup disk, or Media Creation Tool, the following error may occur:
This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 10/11 system requirements: Here's why: You can't install Windows on a USB flash drive using Set-up.
When you attempt to install or reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 using the Media Creation Tool or ISO, the following error may occur:
Sorry, we're having trouble determining if your PC can run Windows 10. Please close Setup and try again.