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Discus and support Error updating Windows 11 24h2 using an external storage in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,today I decided to apply the Windows 11 update 24h2 on my old 2018 HP laptop. Since I don't have much space available, it suggested me to use an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MIGUEL ANGEL MDA, Jan 27, 2025.

  1. MIGUEL ANGEL MDA
    MIGUEL ANGEL MDA Win User

    Error updating Windows 11 24h2 using an external storage


    Hi,today I decided to apply the Windows 11 update 24h2 on my old 2018 HP laptop. Since I don't have much space available, it suggested me to use an external storage drive with at least 10GB. I agreed and used a pendrive that worked fine when it was plugged in. The download was ok, however, when the update restarts the computer, it says that it cannot find the external storage. I unplug and plug the usb stick again, but then it continues, restarts and the error appears again. - Is it possible that the USB stick is damaged and cannot recognize it? I plugged it to another computer, it is recogn

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    MIGUEL ANGEL MDA, Jan 27, 2025
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Factory reset Windows 11 24H2 (build 26100.863)

    Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    There are no currently listed problems resetting version 24H2 of Windows 11 and no specific steps you need to perform, are you experiencing any problems with that insider build that is causing you to perform a Windows reset?
     
    DaveM121, Jan 28, 2025
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  3. SOMEONE888
    someone888 Win User
    Windows 11, version 24H2 install error

    Trying to download and install Windows 11, version 24H2 from windows update give error code:

    0x80246019

    What can I do? Thanks.
     
    someone888, Jan 28, 2025
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  4. ZAID 123
    zaid 123 Win User

    Error updating Windows 11 24h2 using an external storage

    windows 11 24H2 update

    does windows 11 24H2 update support for amd ryzen 5 3550H with radeon vega 8 for hp pavilion gaming 15 EC0101ax
     
    zaid 123, Jan 28, 2025
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