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Failed to upgrade Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019
I have an issue when I try to do an in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019. Installation keep fails at 5% The server is Domain joined I used Local admin & Domain admin same...
Check File and Folder Permissions
The error code 0x80070522 often relates to access issues on certain files or folders.
- Ensure that the C:$WINDOWS.~BT and C:\Windows\System32\Recovery folders are not restricted. You can try the following steps:
- Right-click on the folders and select Properties.
- Go to the Security tab and ensure that Administrators and SYSTEM have Full Control permissions.
- Check if any antivirus or security software is blocking the upgrade process. Temporarily disabling such software might help.
3. Delete Pending Upgrade Files
- The upgrade process might be failing due to leftover or incomplete upgrade files.
- Delete the contents of the C:$WINDOWS.~BT folder manually (if possible). This folder holds temporary files used for upgrading.
- You can also delete C:$WINDOWS.~WS if present, as this folder also stores upgrade-related data.