Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fix Windows installation errors using the built-in “Change” process:
Method 1: Run the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM
- Press the Windows key + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Command Prompt as Administrator”.
- Type the following commands in the Command Prompt:
– sfc /scannow to scan for corrupted system files
– dism /online /update-featurepacks to update feature packs
- Once the scans are complete, type
sfc /scannowand press Enter.
Method 2: Run the System File Checker (SFC) without scanning
- Press the Windows key + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Command Prompt as Administrator”.
- Type the following commands in the Command Prompt:
– sfc /scannow to scan for corrupted system files
- Once the scans are complete, type
sfc /updateand press Enter.
Method 3: Run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Update Management) tool
- Press the Windows key + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Command Prompt as Administrator”.
- Type the following commands in the Command Prompt:
– dism /online /update-image to update the image
- Once the updates are complete, type
dism /online /cleanup-imageand press Enter.
Method 4: Run a System Restore Point
- Press the Windows key + R (Windows key + R) to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
msconfigand press Enter.
- Go to “System” > “Advanced system settings”.
- Click on “Properties”.
- Click on “General Tab”.
- Check the box next to “Allow cd boot from hard drive (not network)”.
- Click “OK”.
- Press Windows key + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Command Prompt as Administrator”.
Method 5: Run the System Restore Point
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System.
- Click on “System Protection” in the left menu.
- Click on “Repair options”.
- Click on “Complete a System Repair”.
- Follow the prompts to select a restore point.
Method 6: Use the Windows Backup
- Press the Windows key + R (Windows key + R) to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
chkdsk C:and press Enter.
- Choose an option:
– “Quick scan” to scan for disk errors
– “Detailed error scanning” to diagnose disk problems
Method 7: Use System Restore
- Press the Windows key + R (Windows key + R) to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
msconfigand press Enter.
- Go to “System” > “Advanced system settings”.
- Click on “Status”.
- Look for a restore point that matches your current date.
Method 8: Use a third-party tool
- Download a reputable third-party tool like:
– System Restore Tool (free)
– System File Checker Tool
– ReimageTools
- Follow the instructions provided by the tool to scan and repair your system.
If none of these methods work, you may need to:
- Run a virus scan
- Update your operating system and drivers
- Perform a clean boot
- Reinstall Windows