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+1 This happened to me, and it was my security software blocking it. A clean boot finally got me through.

Can confirm. You could also try creating a Windows 11 installation USB and upgrading from that, which sometimes bypasses the issues the in-place upgrade hits.

This. Yeah, that's a solid workaround. One extra tip: if you go the USB route, temporarily disconnect any non-essential peripherals like extra monitors or printers during the install—it can help avoid driver conflicts.

Agreed. Also, before you run the setup from the USB, try disabling any third-party antivirus software temporarily—it can sometimes block the installation.

+1 This happened to me. I finally got past that error by disconnecting all my non-essential USB devices, like my external drive and webcam, before starting the upgrade.

Same here. You could also try creating a Windows 11 installation USB and doing a clean install instead of the in-place upgrade.

Yeah, Before you go the clean install route, have you checked if your PC actually meets all the Windows 11 requirements, like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?

You could also try temporarily disabling any third-party antivirus software, as that can sometimes interfere with the upgrade process. Let me know if that works.

+1 Another option is to use the Media Creation Tool to perform a clean install instead of an in-place upgrade, but be sure to back up your files first. Let me know if that works.

Can confirm. Before trying a clean install, have you checked if your PC actually meets all the Windows 11 requirements, like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?