The Windows 11 update fails every time I try to install it.

I’ve never had an update fail when I run it as an upgrade on a live Windows 10 system. I just unzip the ISO to a folder on the desktop and launch the installer (.exe). Some time ago, I successfully upgraded from Windows 7 Enterprise to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC without losing any data. It was a lengthy process that required registry tweaks and other adjustments, but it worked flawlessly. Out of curiosity, I recently started the process of installing Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC on that same machine using the same method, and everything went smoothly up until I canceled right before the actual installation began. Since I’ll soon be upgrading that system from an X99 platform to Z690, it’ll need Windows 11 for proper core scheduling anyway.

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xapadif

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September 30, 2025 at 9:29 am

I still use LTO 5 tapes to back up my personal NAS because they are reliable, compact, and cheaper than cloud storage, which is slow and expensive for large photo and video files. Tape has helped me recover from a ransomware attack and from drive failures, with restores taking a few hours instead of weeks. While newer formats like LTO9 offer higher capacity, older drives are more practical for personal or small business use, and I plan to move my archives to LTO6 next year if I can find an affordable drive. My backup setup is just a PC with a SAS card, and tapes remain a more cost-effective and space-efficient option than portable hard drives.

Jace Elric

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September 30, 2025 at 9:01 am

Every time I try to install the Windows 11 update, it just fails. I’ve never had an issue upgrading a live Windows 10 system—I just unzip the ISO to a folder on the desktop and run the installer. A while back, I upgraded from Windows 7 Enterprise to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC without losing any data. It took some time and a few registry tweaks, but it worked perfectly.

I recently started installing Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC on the same machine using the same method. Everything went fine until I canceled right before the installation started. I’ll be upgrading this system from an X99 platform to Z690 soon, so it’ll need Windows 11 anyway for proper core scheduling.

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