Forum Discussion
Windows 11 upgrade failed
A failed Windows 11 upgrade can be frustrating, but it's usually solvable. The error code you received (if any) is the most important clue, but we can work through this systematically.
Step 1: Check the Error Code
The upgrade process usually provides an error code at the point of failure. This code tells you exactly why it failed.
Where to find it: It's typically displayed on a blue or black screen after the rollback. It will look something like 0xC1900101, 0x8007371C, etc.
What to do: Write this code down! You can then search for it specifically on the Microsoft Support website.
Step 2: Verify If the PC Meets the Minimum Requirements
This is the most common reason for a failed Windows 11 upgrade attempt. Windows 11 has stricter hardware requirements than Windows 10.
The absolute must-haves are:
If Windows 11 upgrade failed after trying these steps, please provide the error code and a brief hardware specs of your PC so we can offer more targeted advice.