Windows 10: Feature update W10 v1903 failed to install-This solution WORKED for me

I lost count of the number of times and different ways I tried to update my W10 v.1809 to W10 v.1903 (the update usually reached 94% and then failed).

No error message was given, just the message, “Windows 10 installation has failed” along with an OK box. Very helpful.

sfc /scannow

could find nothing wrong but chkdsk c: /f /r /x only reached 17% before calling a halt.

Use sfc /scannow to repair Windows system files:

Use SFC Scannow to Repair Windows System Files
From an elevated command prompt (What is an Elevated Command Prompt?) run:

chkdsk c: /f /r /x

I also tried many of the suggestions below, all without success:

FIX: Windows 10 Update 1903 failed to install (Solved) - wintips.org - Windows Tips & How-tos

Windows 10 May 2019 Update common problems and how to fix them | Windows Central

Solved: Feature update to Windows 10 version 1903 Failed to Install

I concluded that my hard drive was corrupted and that there was no alternative but to wipe it and then do a fresh installation of W10 v.1903 from a USB drive.

Naturally I first backed up all personal data to an external hard drive.

NB All installed programs will be wiped and will require reinstallation (e.g. Security software, MS Office, Macrium Reflect etc).

Using Media Creation Tool, I created bootable installation media on a previously formatted (use quick format) USB drive (minimum 8GB):

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool For Version 1903


NB In BIOS/UEFI the USB drive was not recognised until I selected Legacy Boot (and naturally I set the USB-HDD to boot first).

I booted the PC witthe USB bootable media (in BIOS enable Legacy Boot and set USB-HDD to boot first).

Click the Next button.

Click the Install now button.

Click the Skip button (or click on I don’t have a product key, if you are reinstalling.

If Windows 10 was already activated, after the installation it will re-activate automatically. Note that W10 is registered to a device, so even if the hard drive is changed the original MS W10 product key will still be recognised.

Check the I accept the license terms option.

Click the Next button.

Select the Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) option.

Select every partition in the hard drive (Drive 0 and delete it.

Warning: Do NOT delete partitions on any other drive.

Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install Windows 10.
Click the Next button.

After the installation, select your region in the first page of the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE).

Click the Yes button.

Select your keyboard layout

Click the Yes button.

If you’re not setting a second keyboard layout, click the Skip button.

I recommend not connecting to the internet at this stage. Do it later, especially if you wish to use a Local Account.

For a Local Account using a username and password (not a Microsoft Account) select “I don’t have Internet” option.

Choose “continue with a limited setup,” and you can proceed directly to the Local Account setup.

(If your device is using an Ethernet connection, your device will connect to the network automatically. If you’re using a wireless connection, you’ll need to set up the connection manually).

Choose additional preferences as required.

I do hope that this suggestion helps just one person to successfully install W10 v1903 without wasting valuable time and effort.

Good luck.

:)

 

Windows Updates failed to instal

I just did step one and they have just all installed.... thank you so much.... it was quite frustrating having that update window pop up every 5 minutes and failing to instal every time

Thanks mate

 

KB4025339 Fails Install 0x80070564


Thanks
I am trying Eagle 51's suggestions now. Windows Update troubleshooter found a bunch of errors and fixed all but one.The update is trying to download KB4025339 again. I'll see what happens. At step one troubleshooter finishes with one error unresolved "Potential Windows Update Database Error Detected-Not Fixed". Windows update stalled at 0%.

At step 2 same troubleshooter error. The KB finished a new download failed to install.
Did step 3 KB has downloaded but fails to install.

If Eagle's suggestion doesn't work I'll try EdTittel's suggestion

Tried bothe Eagle & Ed 's suggestions - do not work. Anyone else?

I have noticed that the latest update for my nvidia drivers has failed to update. Wondering about that!

 

Windows 10 Update v1903 failure to install

Have a problem installing latest W10 update v1903 have tried 4 times with same error message 0x80070005. have tried Troubleshoot Windows Update with no success. What do I do