Windows 10: 0xC1900101: The installation failed in the SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation

Hello,I tried to upgrade my old Windows 7 laptop, which was manufactured in 2009, to Windows 10. However, during the installation process, I encountered an issue where I was unable to choose a keyboard layout and couldn't press any buttons. As a result, I had to force shut down the laptop. Upon restarting, my laptop booted back into Windows 7, and I received an error message stating that the installation of Windows 10 had failed and it was restored to its previous state. I followed the instructions provided in a post, which included deleting my antivirus software, updating my drivers, and perf

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Installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operati

Installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation, 0xC1900101 – 0x20017
i was trying to upgrade from windows 7 using a media creation tool after the installation my pc restarted and got an error that Installation failed in SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation, 0xC1900101 – 0x20017

 

The installation failed in the SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation

I have tried to installing windows 11 22H2 version on my Dell Inspiron 43711N and getting an error message of 0xC1900101-0x20017 saying"The installation failed in the SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation. What should I do now please tell me.

 

0xC1900101 – 0x20017 Install failed in SAFE_OS during BOOT operation

Hello @Becatto and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile Microsoft has "blocked" the free upgrades to Windows 10, from Win 7 or 8. *Sad Also... you need to fix the BSOD issue, before you do anything else. Here's some things to try... 0xC1900101 – 0x20017, Installation failed in SAFE_OS phase