You’d be surprised how often an install will go through the second time, once your machine sheds its odd peripherals. Disconnect unnecessary USB-connected items: drives, modems, dongles, toasters, and so on.Disable antivirus and firewall – even Microsoft’s antivirus and firewall.
If your upgrade failed on the first try, take these three simple steps before you try again:
I’ve listed the fixes in the order they should be pursued. Here’s our attempt to guide you through the upgrading process – what you need to accomplish and what to avoid.
