How To Fix Windows Installation Errors With Change Processes

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 /scannow and 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 /update and 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-image and press Enter.

Method 4: Run a System Restore Point

  • Press the Windows key + R (Windows key + R) to open the Run dialog box.

  • Type msconfig and 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 msconfig and 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