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FIX: Windows could not run on this computer’s hardware

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows Update onWindows 10is the number one instigator of system malfunction.

Recently, users with Creators Update have had a hard time upgrading due to anerror.

During the update installation process, they were prompted with theWindows setup could not configure to run on this computer’s hardwareerror.

In order to address this, we prepared a list of applicable solutions so make sure to check it out.

If you’re constantly stalled by theerrorafter numerous tries, the below-presented steps should help you out.

How do I fix the hardware upgrade configuration error in Windows 10?

1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Windows always had a plethora of troubleshooting tools at users’ disposal. WithWindows 10, Microsoft finally decided to make a dedicated menu fortroubleshooters.

Windows Update Troubleshooter is one of the most used ones, which is rather obvious if we take into consideration the notoriety ofWindows 10Updates.

In this case, we recommend running it once the major update installation fails. It should restart the update services and check for additionalerrors.

Follow these instructions to run it inWindows 10:

2. Restart Update Services with a batch file

If the built-introubleshooterfails, you can always take the matters into your own hands. There are various services related to Windows Update and restarting them could be helpful.

In addition, the downloaded update files ready for installation can often get corrupted for various reasons.

So, what you’ll need to do is to both restart the dedicated services and delete the Software Distribution folder.

After that, the update sequence should recommence.

There are various ways to do this, but the manual approach can take too much of your time. The best way to do it is by running the batch script, and we explained how to do it,here.

3. Run SFC and DISM

SFC and DISM are two essential built-in utilities for troubleshooting major system errors. They should scan the system files and replace them.

The System File Checker tool is the first tool you should run, just to confirm that theerroris not within the system.

If it doesn’t help, you might have better luck with Deployment Image Servicing and Management.

Follow these instructions to run SFC onWindows 10:

And this is how to run DISM:

4. Uninstall Internet Information Services

There are some system features that, when enabled, can cause various update issues.

In this case, numerous users found that IISA (Internet Information Services Admin) services were causing the upgradeerror.

There are multiple ways to address this and we can’t guarantee which will work.

The first way relies on disabling this Windows Feature, while the second requires the uninstalling via the Command Prompt command-line. Here’s how to perform both and, hopefully, resolve the issue at hand.

Disable in Windows Features:

Uninstall with Command Prompt:

5. Update with Update Assistant or Media Creation Tool

When it comes to majorWindows 10updates, we always recommend upgrading manually with one of the available tools.

The over-the-air distribution is known for various issues and you can avoid them with Update Assistant or Media Creation Tool.

They’ll download the update automatically and install it, without worrying about problems Windows Update feature is plagued with.

Here’s how to updateWindows 10with Update Assistant:

And this is how to utilize Media Creation Tool for the same purpose:

6: Install update with the external media

If the system update won’t install through the Windows shell, you can always boot from the installation media drive and install updates that way.

In order to do so, you’ll need the Media Creation Tool and USB drive with 6 or more gigabytes of storage space.

After you’ve created the bootable drive, just change the boot sequence, boot from a drive and upgrade the system without issues.

7. Remove all peripheral devices and check drivers

Since the error prompt obviously points in the direction of hardware failure, you should remove all peripheral devices from USB ports and restart the installation.

A lot of issues inWindows 10are to be blamed for faulty drivers for legacy devices and lack of proper support.

So, before you start with the updating, make sure to remove all peripheral devices and stick only with the essential ones – mouse and keyboard.

In addition, we recommend navigating to Device Manager and double-checking the state of system drivers.

If there’s an exclamation point informing you about the device failure, make sure to get the proper driver prior to a system upgrade.

Just right-click Start and choose Device Manager.

8. Block the update for the time being

Finally, as the case has shown on many occasions, major Windows updates are quite often unpolished after the release. The latestWindows 10April Update caused a lot of problems for a variety of both home and enterprise users.

In other words, waiting for some time until Microsoft provides hotfixes is a good idea.

Also, since updates are mandatory, you’ll need to postpone them for some time. Here’s how to do it in a few simple steps:

With that, we can conclude this article. We hope you addressed the issue at hand. In case you’re aware of other applicable solutions or have some questions, make sure to share them with us. You can do so in the comments section below.

FIX: Windows could not run on this computer’s hardware#

How do I fix the hardware upgrade configuration error in Windows 10?#

1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter#

2. Restart Update Services with a batch file#

3. Run SFC and DISM#

4. Uninstall Internet Information Services#

5. Update with Update Assistant or Media Creation Tool#

6: Install update with the external media#

7. Remove all peripheral devices and check drivers#

8. Block the update for the time being#