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Yeah, and if you go the safe mode route, holding shift while clicking restart from the login screen can get you there even if you can't fully boot.

I ran into this a while back. Ah, that error can be really frustrating, especially when you know your PC meets the specs! A really common fix for that specific code is to temporarily unplug any non-essential USB devices (like printers, external drives, or hubs) before starting the upgrade—they can ...

Can confirm. Yeah, and double-check your app permissions in Settings > Privacy & security too, since those sometimes slip through.