How to Fix Windows 11 Upgrade Failed on Windows
Windows 11 upgrade failing or rolling back? Fix upgrade errors including TPM 2.0 requirements, compatibility issues, and installation failures.
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Main Troubleshooting Guide
How to Fix Windows Update Errors →Complete symptoms, causes, and step-by-step solutions
Symptoms
You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:
- •Windows 11 setup says "This PC doesn't meet requirements"
- •Upgrade starts but rolls back to Windows 10
- •Error code during Windows 11 installation
- •Upgrade stuck at a percentage for hours
- •"Something went wrong" during feature update
- •Windows 11 upgrade downloaded but won't install
Common Causes
- âš TPM 2.0 not enabled in BIOS
- âš Secure Boot disabled
- âš Insufficient disk space (64GB+ needed)
- âš Incompatible drivers or software
- âš Corrupted Windows Update components
- âš CPU not on Microsoft's supported list
Solutions
Solution 1: Check and Enable TPM 2.0
- 1Press Windows + R, type tpm.msc
- 2If TPM is not found: restart and enter BIOS (usually F2, F12, or Del)
- 3Look for "Security" or "Trusted Computing" section
- 4Enable "TPM", "fTPM", or "PTT" depending on your manufacturer
- 5Save and exit BIOS
- 6Run tpm.msc again to confirm TPM 2.0 is active
Solution 2: Enable Secure Boot
- 1Restart and enter BIOS settings
- 2Go to Boot or Security section
- 3Enable "Secure Boot"
- 4Make sure boot mode is set to "UEFI" (not Legacy/CSM)
- 5Save and exit
- 6Download the PC Health Check app from Microsoft to verify compatibility
Solution 3: Free Up Disk Space and Clean Update Cache
- 1Run Disk Cleanup with "Clean up system files"
- 2Ensure at least 64GB free on C: drive
- 3Delete the C:\$WINDOWS.~BT folder if it exists
- 4Open Command Prompt as Admin and run: net stop wuauserv
- 5Delete contents of C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
- 6Run: net start wuauserv
- 7Retry the upgrade
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