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Masters2150
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Nov 15, 2021

Unable to install Windows 11 - Getting BSOD

I've tried twice now to update to Windows 11. It gets through the initial download in Windows 10 just fine, but when it reboots and starts updating I get a BSOD: attempted write to readonly memory.


Rebooted, it failed and undid the changes. Tried again, same issue, but this time it attempted to recover the install, then failed. Repeated a few times (scaring the crap out of me, reinstalling OS is a pain) and finally undid the install like last time and it's back to normal.

 

I actually do want to try installing it, but only with the option to revert, so I'd really prefer it this method over a a fresh install.

 

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      Masters2150
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      So the only thing I can do if the update assistant is bluescreening me is to fresh install?
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        Masters2150 

         

         

        Of course, a fresh installation will fix everything!

        But the second step is to download the ISO and run the exe manually.

        Try updating all your apps in the Microsoft Store.

        Remove outdated software, and you can uninstall temporarily before upgrading 

        Antivirus if it is a third party

         

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