Windows 10 Setup stuck at 90%

TheITKid

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Dec 13, 2016
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This is SO IRRITATING im reinstalling windows 10 on my pc because i got 2 bsod's one was System service exeption other one msrpc state violation it was unstable on that install but i want to reinstall anyway but now the darn setup is stuck at 90% with getting files ready
 
Where did you get the setup files from? Is it the first time using the setup files?

I've faced this problem with setup files downloaded from the internet (i.e. Microsoft's own servers, using the Windows Upgrade Assistant). In my case, I cancelled the setup, and restarted it from the download step onwards. The other alternative is to use Windows Upgrade Assistant to download and create an ISO (with which you can re-check the checksums), and then use that to install.
 
OK - would you think the earlier BSODs and the current issue are caused by hardware issues? As simple as dust clogging up the CPU/GPU fans, or the need to reseat memory/cards, or actual failing hardware (like bad RAM/PSU)?