Error: Windows could not configure one or more system components - what to do?
If you get the error "Windows could not configure one or more system components" when installing or upgrading to Windows 10, this can often be fixed quickly. You can find all tips for troubleshooting in this practical tip.
Windows error message: how to fix the problem
Simply follow the instructions below to fix the error message "Windows could not configure one or more system components" and to successfully install Windows 10:
- Start the PC as usual under the currently running operating system.
- Press the key combination [Windows] + [R].
- Enter "optional features" in the "Run" dialog and confirm with [Enter].
- Remove the checkmark for all entries from the ".NET Framework".
- Make sure that the boxes are not filled with a square either.
- Confirm the changes by clicking "OK" and start the installation again.
- If the error still occurs, you can try to update the Microsoft .NET Framework to the latest version.
