Can't Upgrade to Windows 10 -- Tried Everything!

[InfernalSurge]

Hi, it seems that my PC just doesn't want to upgrade to Windows 10 from 8.1 no matter what I try And I've tried EVERYTHING from forum posts. This is ridiculous. I just got this error message after upgrading from a USB stick that says "Something happened. Windows 10 installation has failed." What the ***?! I've attached a screenshot.

http://imgur.com/AkSnSvc

I'm out of ideas. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[captaincharisma]

are you doing the upgrade from within an existing windows install or from bootup?

 

[InfernalSurge]

are you doing the upgrade from within an existing windows install or from bootup?

I downloaded Windows 10 onto a USB, and then performed the upgrade via the USB within Windows 8.1... Am I doing something wrong?

Btw, I have a SSD as my boot drive and a HDD. I've unplugged the HDD just in case, but I still get the same error message.

 

[captaincharisma]

not really but when doing the install in windows problems like this may come up. its best to boot from the usb stick. how did you download it onto your USB stick?

 

[InfernalSurge]

not really but when doing the install in windows 8 problems like this may come up. it best to boot from the usb stick. how did you download it onto you USB stick?

Alright, I'll try to boot using my USB. Do I need my product key to do this? I downloaded it to my USB from the media creation tool.

Also, when I plug my hard drive back in, will all the data on that be readable in Windows 10?

 

[captaincharisma]

it will be fine, during the install it will give you the option to upgrade just don't use the custom option because that's the option that would let you do a clean install. if you still can't do a successful install this way your only option may be to back up all your data and do a clean install.

 

[InfernalSurge]

it will be fine, during the install it will give you the option to upgrade just don't use the custom option because that's the option that would let you do a clean install. if you still can't do a successful install this way your only option may be to back up all your data and do a clean install.

So I can just go ahead and boot from my usb? What's the other option that's not custom, I'm guessing it's express?

 

[captaincharisma]

well the express option is only after windows 10 is installed. but upgrade and custom are some of the first option you will se when first going threw the prompts

 

[InfernalSurge]

well the express option is only after windows 10 is installed. but upgrade and custom are some of the first option you will se when first going threw the prompts

Ah I see, I will try to boot from my USB.

 

[InfernalSurge]

well the express option is only after windows 10 is installed. but upgrade and custom are some of the first option you will se when first going threw the prompts

Unfortunately, I can't upgrade from booting with my USB. I get the Windows install screen and all and I selected the "Upgrade" option instead of the Custom. However, a window pops up after that says "Compatibility report The computer started using the Windows installation media. Remove the installation media and restart your computer so that Windows starts normally. Them, insert the installtion media and restart the upgrade.

What am I supposed to do now?