"However, if you forget that step, the second-best time is when you encounter an error message during the upgrade. Microsoft keeps a list of known issues for each major update at its Windows release information dashboard. Expand each entry on the left to see the list of known and resolved issues for supported releases of Windows. Known issues are most likely to appear in the first few months after the release of a new feature update."
"1. Check for missing updates, especially firmware I've heard from several readers who encountered issues with upgrading that were resolved after they tracked down some crucial driver and firmware/BIOS updates. Also: Microsoft said these 400 readers couldn't upgrade to Windows 11. They did it anyway That's especially useful advice if you're working with an older PC. Those firmware and BIOS updates can often resolve all sorts of problems -- big and small."
Windows upgrade failures often stem from missing drivers, firmware, or BIOS updates; installing those updates can resolve many issues, especially on older PCs. Checking Microsoft's Windows release information dashboard before upgrading helps identify known issues and temporary compatibility blocks ('safeguard holds') imposed for incompatible software or hardware. Known issues commonly appear in the first months after a feature update. Encountering cryptic error codes and messages during upgrades is common, and troubleshooting can be tedious, but tracking firmware/drivers and consulting known-issue lists usually leads to a solution.
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