Windows 10: W10 install repeatedly failing

Hi guys, new year new problems :/

I'll try not to ramble...

I installed W10 on a relatively old custom build that I gave to my parents, aside from it taking forever to install all was working pretty well for a few months. Then it wouldn't boot and the HDD (even though brand new) started making that sound we all know and love, the high pitched "tink" and spinning down and then back up so lacking patience I yanked it out and used it for target practice. Shoved another one in, again brand new and the install wont progress further than the black and white "Windows is loading files" screen. It completes this (painfully slowly) and then I get that delightful "tink" from the HDD. I'm rather skeptical that this new drive has failed (although I know it can't be ruled out). I'm installing from USB and I know all is well with it as I've used it dozens of times. Has anyone else had this problem?

If people are of the view that this is hardware related and therefore off-topic then I apologise in advance but any help would be most appreciated!

Regards,

SD

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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!