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+1 Agreed. To be extra safe, you could also manually copy folders like 'Saved Games' or 'AppData' from your user directory. Let me know if that works.

That error often pops up when there's a driver conflict. Since you're on a GPT system with Secure Boot already on, that's good. First, try disconnecting any non-essential peripherals and temporarily disable your antivirus. If that doesn't work, you might need to use the Media Creation Tool to create ...

You could also try using the official Media Creation Tool to make a fresh install USB, as it sometimes bypasses upgrade glitches. Let me know if that works.

I had the same problem with that error. I ended up using a cloud service for my important files because it felt more straightforward. Good luck!

+1 You could also try manually enabling fTPM in your BIOS settings, as it's often disabled by default on AMD systems.

Yeah, that's the trick. Just make sure you're changing the shortcut on your taskbar, not the one on your desktop.

That's a classic and frustrating issue! The "Acrl" tag you're seeing is the big clue—it stands for "Acronis," the backup and disk utility company. This high non-paged pool usage is almost always caused by an outdated, incompatible, or corrupted driver from Acronis products (like True Image or Cyber ...

That's a frustrating spot to be in, especially with no network. Let's tackle the SYSPREP_SPECIALIZE error first, as that's blocking everything.

This error is often tied to driver conflicts or corrupted system files. Since you can't get online, you'll need a second computer and a USB drive.

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