Windows 10: Installation hangs - it can be because
If you want to switch to Windows 10, you must first install the operating system on your PC. However, if the installation hangs, it may be due to outdated drivers. In this practical tip we will tell you what you can do about it.
Windows 10 installation hangs - so you fix the error
With our tips below, installing Windows 10 works without any problems:
- Before you start the installation, make sure Windows 10 works on your PC - your computer should meet the minimum requirements.
- You should then check whether updates are available for your PC. If this is the case, install all available updates.
- In most cases it can be helpful to remove old drivers from the PC. To do this, start the command prompt and enter "rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll, RunDLL_PnpClean / DRIVERS / MAXCLEAN". Confirm with [Enter].
- Then restart your PC and try again to install Windows 10.
- The lettering "Update is being prepared" indicates that Microsoft's servers are currently overloaded. So try again later.
- If the installation still hangs, you can try installing Windows 10 from the USB stick.
- In general, you should not install the update using the icon in the taskbar, but via Windows Update.
