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Fix: Athwbx.sys Prevents Windows 10 From Upgrading to Newer Builds
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you’re running Windows 10 and you want to upgrade to newer version you might experience problems from time to time. One of the problems that users have reported is the blue screen caused by athwbx.sys when upgrading Windows 10, and today we’ll try to fix this error.
What to do if Athwbx.sys Prevents Windows 10 From Upgrading to Newer Build
Athwbx.sys is a file related to your Atheros WiFi driver, so let’s try updating your drivers, and see if the issue is resolved. First try to update your drivers ‘normally,’ and if that doesn’t work, try to boot your computer in Safe Mode, and then try to update your drivers:
Most people have reported that updating to the latest driver solved the issue, so we hope that it will work for you, too. However, if you have some other solution, or you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, just reach for the comment section below, and we’ll try to assist you further.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
