If upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, version 1511, 10586 failed, there must have been a bug and all you have to do is to upgrade one more time. Other solutions include running the troubleshooter, disabling your antivirus program, running DISM and SFC scans, using Disk Cleanup, resetting Windows Update components, and performing an in-place upgrade. Continue reading to complete the Windows upgrade and get the most out of your PC.
A List Of Possibilities
Antivirus Programs
To keep their devices out of harm’s way, Windows users nowadays rely on many antivirus programs. However, antivirus programs could complicate processes and Windows upgrade is not an exception. Thus, when upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, version 1511, 10586 failed, it’s wise to give antivirus programs some thought.
Windows Update Components
Generally speaking, Windows update components are critical during the Windows update process. These components can become corrupted due to viruses or other unexplained reasons. Once they are corrupted, the Windows upgrade process will be slow, or at worst, the upgrade may fail.
Actions To Take
Retry
Before proceeding to other complicated actions, retrying could cut the whole story short. Many users who had faced the “upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, version 1511, 10586 failed” error retried making the update and it worked.
Run Troubleshooter
- Step 1: Press Windows then hit the cogwheel to open Settings.
- Step 2: Pick Update & Security, navigate to the left vertical panel, then choose Troubleshoot.
- Step 3: Select Windows Update then click Run the troubleshooter.
- Step 4: Let the troubleshooter run and once it has identified the problem, hit Apply this fix then wait as Windows tries to fix the error.
- Step 5: Close the troubleshooter then make your update again.
Disable Antivirus Program
If you suspect that your antivirus program is causing the upgrade failure, you will need to disable it temporarily. The disabling of the antivirus program leaves your device vulnerable to attacks though so re-enable it as soon as possible.
Run DISM & SFC Scans
To fix corrupt files on your computer, Windows 10 features two inbuilt utilities i.e. DISM and SFC. On Windows 10, it is advisable to run the DISM scan before SFC.
- Step 1: Press the Windows key + X to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Step 2: Select Command Prompt (Admin) to open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
- Step 3: In Command Prompt(Admin), type sfc /scannow then hit Enter to start the SFC scan.
- Step 4: After the SFC scan finishes, run each of the following commands in Command Prompt (Admin).
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- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth” without quote and press ENTER.
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- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth” without quote and press ENTER.
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- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthCheck Disk.
- Step 5: Close Command Prompt, restart your computer and upgrade Windows one more time.
Take Advantage Of Disk Cleanup
Running the Disk Cleanup tool will remove the unused files which could be getting in the way of the upgrade.
- Step 1: Press the Windows key, type explorer then right-click File Explorer.
- Step 2: Select Run as administrator, pick This PC then right-click the disk you want to clean.
- Step 3: Choose Properties, go to the General tab then click Disk Cleanup.
- Step 4: Windows will start calculating the amount of space that requires cleanup, and once done, check the boxes for the files you would like to clean.
- Step 5: Hit OK then confirm your choice from the pop-up menu that appears.
- Step 6: After the Disk Cleanup concludes, restart your device then check how things turn out.
Reset Windows Update
- Step 1: Press the Windows key + S to open Search then type cmd.
- Step 2: From the results, right-click Command Prompt then pick Run as administrator.
- Step 3: Stop Windows Update, Cryptographic, BITS, and MSI Installer. To do this, paste each of the commands below to the Command Prompt while hitting Enter after each command.
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- net stop wuauserv
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- net stop cryptSvc
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- net stop bits
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- net stop msiserver
- Step 4: Rename the Software distribution tool and Catroot using these commands:
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- ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
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- ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old
- Step 5: Restart all the components you stopped in step 3 above using the following commands
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- net start wuauserv
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- net start cryptSvc
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- net start bits
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- net start msiserver
- Step 6: Close CMD, restart your computer then try upgrading to Windows 10 again.
Perform An In-Place Upgrade
If the error persists, the Media Creation tool will come to your rescue. This tool will allow you to perform a in-place upgrade.
- Step 1: On your browser, visit Microsoft’s official website then navigate to the Downloads page.
- Step 2: Click the Download Tool Now button below Create Windows 10 installation media.
- Step 3: Once the download concludes, follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.
- Step 4: Double click Media Creation Tool to open, read the terms and conditions, check the box beside I accept the terms then hit Accept.
- Step 5: Select Upgrade this PC now and choose Next.
- Step 6: Confirm what you would like to keep then hit Install.
- Step 7: After the installation is complete, choose the account you want to sign in with then accept the privacy terms.
- Step 8: Sign in to your account and your computer will be running on fresh Windows.
Is It Safe To Delete Old Windows Updates?
When it comes to deleting old Windows updates, the answer could be a yes or no. These files are no longer in use and it may be safe to remove them when you need more space on your disk. It is also important to note that once you remove these files, you will not be able to perform a system restore. If you feel confident with the current version of Windows you may proceed to remove them.
What Is The Difference Between A Windows Upgrade And A Windows Update?
On Windows, there are two confusing terms that are randomly misused i.e. update and upgrade. Windows upgrade also known as a clean install is a software installation whereby any previous version is completely removed. Windows update is more frequent and involves fixing some bugs and other improvements.
Rules Of Windows Upgrades
- Double-check your backup location to ensure that all important files are properly backed up.
- Before proceeding to upgrade to a certain version of Windows, read the consumer’s satisfaction from the forums to avoid surprises.
- Ensure your PC is in good condition before making an upgrade.
