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    Windows 10 failed to upgrade to 21H2 - error 0x80004005-0x1000A The installation failed in...


    Hi,I have been trying using Windows Upgrade Assistant to upgrade my Windows 10 to 21H2. It failed with the following error:The error code is 0x80004005 - 0x1000AThe installation failed in the DOWNLEVEL phase with an error during PREPARE_FIRST_BOOT operation.I have visited similar questions on internet, but I haven't been able to fix my issue. I tried to follow https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-rebuild-the-bcd-in-windows-2624508, but the Command Prompt option is not available from Advanced Start-up options > Troubleshoot with Advanced options on my PC. I only have Exit to AOMEI Winddows

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    j2bmw, Aug 13, 2022
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  2. 0x80004005-0x1000A The installation failed in the DOWNLEVEL phase with an error during PREPARE_FIRST_BOOT operation

    0x80004005-0x1000A The installation failed in the DOWNLEVEL phase with an error during PREPARE_FIRST_BOOT operation.

    I have tried everything. The latest error is

    0x80004005-0x1000A The installation failed in the DOWNLEVEL phase with an error during PREPARE_FIRST_BOOT operation.

    I have dropboxs links.

    Windows update log; Dropbox - File Deleted

    setupact.log link; Dropbox - File Deleted

    setuperr.log link; Dropbox - File Deleted

    I don't understand these but I have been having this problem for a long time now and could never install 1809 so I thought 1903 would maybe work but it don't.

    I tried Windows 10 ISO and that didn't work. I did the Update Assistant 3 times and that got me the closest. I have deleted all the files they said to delete and retry and nothing works. I have been working on this for months.

    Also I am obviously not a computer tech so I need the steps explained.
     
    DavidDeFelice, Aug 13, 2022
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  3. Upgrade to Windows 10 2004 fails 0x80004005 - 0x1000A

    Hello,

    while using the update assitant or the media creation tool, i get the error 0x80004005 - 0x1000A.

    Logs: Telekom Login

    Any ideas?

    Greetz,

    CG
     
    Domainadmin, Aug 13, 2022
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  4. Windows 10 failed to upgrade to 21H2 - error 0x80004005-0x1000A The installation failed in...

    0x80004005-0x1000A The installation failed in the DOWNLEVEL phase with an error during PREPARE_FIRST_BOOT operation

    I have tried everything. The latest error is

    0x80004005-0x1000A The installation failed in the DOWNLEVEL phase with an error during PREPARE_FIRST_BOOT operation.

    I have a dropbox link to the Windows update log

    Dropbox - File Deleted

    I don't understand it but I have been having this problem for a long time now and could never install 1809 so I thought 1903 would maybe work but it don't.
     
    DavidDeFelice, Aug 13, 2022
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