How To Fix Windows Installation Errors Using The Control Panel

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fix Windows installation errors using the Control Panel:

Causes of Installation Errors

Before we dive into the fixes, let’s quickly go over some common causes of Windows installation errors:

• Incorrect keyboard or mouse settings

• Outdated drivers

• Corrupted system files

• Insufficient disk space or disk errors

• System crashes during installation

Steps to Fix Windows Installation Errors using the Control Panel

Step 1: Check and Update Drivers

• Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager.

• Expand the “Display Adapters” section.

• Right-click on your graphics card (e.g., NVIDIA or Intel) and select “Update driver”.

• Click on “Search automatically for updated drivers” to search for and install any available updates.

Step 2: Run System File Checker

• Press the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).

• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

• The system will scan and replace any corrupted system files.

Step 3: Reinstall Windows or Refresh Installation

• If you’re having trouble installing Windows, try reinstalling it by selecting “Install now” in the Control Panel.

• Alternatively, if you’re running a trial version of Windows, click on “Update & Install” and select “Reinstall”.

Step 4: Reset System Restore Points

• Press the Windows key + S to open the Search bar.

• Type “System Restore” and select “System Restore”.

• Follow the prompts to choose a restore point that is far enough back in time to fix any installation errors.

Step 5: Run the System Image Acceptor

• Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

• Type susa.msc and press Enter.

• In the System Protection window, select “Check” next to “System Image Acceptors”.

• If any system image acceptors are missing or corrupted, you may need to reinstall them.

Step 6: Reinstall Windows

• Press the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).

• Type msconfig and press Enter.

• In the System Configuration window, click on “Services” in the left-hand menu.

• Look for any services that are not responding or causing issues during installation.

• Stop the problematic service(s) if possible.

• Click on “Startup” tab and remove any unnecessary startup programs.

• Click on “Apply” and then “OK”.

• Restart your computer to see if the issue persists.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and fix common Windows installation errors using the Control Panel.