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Win 10 installation error 0x8007001F-0x3000D during first boot phase

Hi Windows setup from Win 7 to Win 10 rolls back in the FIRST BOOT phase with message "0x8007001F-0x3000D The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during MIGRATE_DATA operation". Could someone create a fixlist.txt for…

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asked 2025-12-11T15:56:18.1533333+00:00
Jimmi32 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-11T17:54:21.7166667+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 173.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Help error 0x80073701 in KB5071546. Win10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021, Build no.19044.6575

can someone pls help me in this update error? i tried using sfc /scannow, the dism command, the net stop and start for the four services, and even the troubleshooting for windows update did not work.

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asked 2025-12-11T16:57:50.47+00:00
Ron 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T17:31:01.82+00:00
Rez 12,075 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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No audio/sound playing all of a sudden

Sound all of a sudden stopped working on intel nuc. When u troubleshoot sound it shows there is output sound however none can be heard. randomly the sound will come back however eventually turns off again. I haven’t been able to ascertain what changes…

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asked 2025-12-11T15:47:31.58+00:00
Renee 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T16:23:25.7633333+00:00
David-M 99,355 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Installer Error

I'm using Windows 10pro and trying to install a new program and keep getting the error:   "This installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that…

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asked 2025-12-11T14:43:08.44+00:00
yiweds mahreg 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T15:37:33.89+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 68,890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Activation Windows 10

Hello! I need some help with activating Windows 10. I originally upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 during the free upgrade period, and everything was activated correctly. I recently reinstalled Windows on a new hard drive and also changed my…

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asked 2025-12-11T12:38:42.3966667+00:00
Kostas Tenentes 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T13:32:24.8933333+00:00
DaveM121 813.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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KB5071546 breaks explorer

Just recieved KB5071546 and it breaks explorer.exe. It won't start. From task manager, all programs can be started perfectly happily, except explorer.exe which opens for a split second and then closes (crashes, I suppose). Can someone at Microsoft please…

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asked 2025-12-11T09:55:16.23+00:00
Marty 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T10:28:49.4633333+00:00
John DeV 152.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x800f020b)

If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x800f020b)

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asked 2025-10-07T19:53:43.7133333+00:00
Richard Caffrey 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T08:05:41.04+00:00
RayY 0 Reputation points
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device missing important security and quality issues

I am receiving the above subject line message on my laptop.. I have run the troubleshooter and also the windows assistant. I am still getting the same message. I have signed on for extended support

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asked 2025-12-11T01:38:11.47+00:00
john Raams 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T04:53:38.3633333+00:00
Kapil Arya 36,456 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
asked 2025-11-01T22:16:15.1866667+00:00
UMER FAROOOK 25 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-10T18:57:36.3066667+00:00
Don Varnau 19,535 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How do i fix BSOD DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION

Hey, before i was using windows 11, and after some update my laptop got DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION, after that i tried to downgrade the windows with media creation windows 10 from windows website, but it kept showing that BSOD error, i tried to analyze the…

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asked 2025-12-10T04:55:02.6233333+00:00
JstZahra 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-10T17:27:13.3066667+00:00
Sumit D - IA 151.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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installing windows 11 - widows does not work on my computer

how to reinstall windows 11 - installing windows 11 - widows does not work on my computer

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asked 2025-12-10T14:26:29.9833333+00:00
greg seymour 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-10T15:02:37.1766667+00:00
Alvise Cervellati 1,405 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I completely stop windows 11 to try to install on my windows 10 ?

Just want to stop the windows 11 that try to install on my windows 10.... Never asked for it and I don't want it.... Let me know how I can control this " feature " ............................. And yes, I know you stop 'support' for that ...…

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asked 2025-07-24T00:21:18.1933333+00:00
LF Lessard 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-10T12:42:32.8266667+00:00
John Shearer 0 Reputation points
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The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer. If you trust the file and the source you received it from, open it to view its contents.

The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer. If you trust the file and the source you received it from, open it to view its contents.

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asked 2025-10-24T16:32:28.6833333+00:00
Deepan P 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-10T01:50:21.34+00:00
Bubby B. Bubtaito 0 Reputation points
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Email received saying Subscription for Windows Defender Renewed

I received an Email from Microsoft stating that Windows Defender has been auto renewed $499 has been charged to my account? I did not authorize this, it says to call 803-463-0982 to cancel? I think this is a scam or fake email what do I? I do not want…

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asked 2025-08-12T16:48:20.2466667+00:00
Charlee Pharris 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-09T22:47:08.8433333+00:00
CrazyKats 13,200 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Trying to upgrade to windows 11 Validation failed

Trying to update to windows 11 because it says I can't get updates on 10 anymore So trying to convert my MBR disk to GPT so i can disable CSM support and run in secure boot then I should be able to upgrade to windows 11? When validating my Disk 2 C…

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asked 2025-12-08T11:35:42.65+00:00
Chris Reeve 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-09T09:15:09.6933333+00:00
DaveM121 813.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Update Error 0x 18884001969 – “The service is disabled” even though settings look correct

I’m running into a persistent Microsoft Windows Update issue on my Windows 10 machine. Every time I try to check for updates, I receive the following error: Error Code: 0x 18884001969 Message: “Windows Update cannot check for updates because the service…

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asked 2025-12-07T19:56:57.6333333+00:00
Zina Rendon 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-09T09:00:48.2433333+00:00
Clary-N 5,765 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to update Windows

Hello, I've been unable to update Windows for the last few weeks, and I believe this is also preventing me from receiving the update to Windows 11 prompt. When attempting to install the update, I am met with error code 0x80070643. I have already tried…

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asked 2025-12-08T04:31:24.6866667+00:00
Dominick 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-09T02:09:49.3266667+00:00
Gunasekar N 50,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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MBR2GPT cannot create EFI system partition

Hello all, hope everyone is well. Sorry for yet another w10<w11 post but I’ve really tried my hardest to use search functions and other YouTube to figure this out and I’m still stumped. I’m trying to upgrade to W11 but can’t do so because if I enable…

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asked 2025-10-30T21:33:55.9133333+00:00
Jarod B 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-08T21:09:49.6533333+00:00
BryceSor 4,615 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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how to update a Windows 10 Pro Version 1709

I have a Windows 10 Pro version 1709 and have performed all the Windows updates I can. It seems to be getting stuck with this message "An update is being prepared for your device, but it's not quite ready yet. We'll keep trying or you can try again…

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asked 2025-12-08T17:05:35+00:00
Elizabeth 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-08T17:46:15.2033333+00:00
David-M 99,355 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Update problem

I have a win 10 laptop . Now i want to upgrade it to win 11 . i went to win updates section then i downloaded the whole win 11 and when it started to intall till 40 percent afrer this its again showing downloading from 0 percent .

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asked 2025-12-08T16:40:34.6666667+00:00
Anurag Singh Baghel 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-08T16:43:56.3733333+00:00
CrazyKats 13,200 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator